Ludovico Donato
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Ludovico Donato was an Italian Franciscan
. He became Minister General
of his order, of the Rome obedience during the Western Schism
, in 1379. In 1383 he was created a Cardinal
, the first ever from Venice
.
He was arrested with four other cardinals in 1385 (Gentile di Sangro, Adam Easton
, Bartolomeo de Coturno, and Marino Giudice), suspected of conspiring against Pope Urban VI
. They were imprisoned and tortured. Donati is believed to have been executed around January 1386.
Franciscan
Most Franciscans are members of Roman Catholic religious orders founded by Saint Francis of Assisi. Besides Roman Catholic communities, there are also Old Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, ecumenical and Non-denominational Franciscan communities....
. He became Minister General
Minister general
Minister General is the term used for the Superior General of the different branches of the Franciscan Order. It is a term exclusive to them, and comes directly from its founder, St. Francis of Assisi....
of his order, of the Rome obedience during the Western Schism
Western Schism
The Western Schism or Papal Schism was a split within the Catholic Church from 1378 to 1417. Two men simultaneously claimed to be the true pope. Driven by politics rather than any theological disagreement, the schism was ended by the Council of Constance . The simultaneous claims to the papal chair...
, in 1379. In 1383 he was created a Cardinal
Cardinal (Catholicism)
A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical official, usually an ordained bishop, and ecclesiastical prince of the Catholic Church. They are collectively known as the College of Cardinals, which as a body elects a new pope. The duties of the cardinals include attending the meetings of the College and...
, the first ever from Venice
Venice
Venice is a city in northern Italy which is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artworks. It is the capital of the Veneto region...
.
He was arrested with four other cardinals in 1385 (Gentile di Sangro, Adam Easton
Adam Easton
Adam Easton was an English Cardinal, born at Easton in Norfolk.He joined the Benedictines at Norwich moving on to the Benedictine Gloucester College, Oxford where he became one of the most outstanding students of his generation, being especially proficient in Hebrew...
, Bartolomeo de Coturno, and Marino Giudice), suspected of conspiring against Pope Urban VI
Pope Urban VI
Pope Urban VI , born Bartolomeo Prignano, was Pope from 1378 to 1389.-Biography:Born in Itri, he was a devout monk and learned casuist, trained at Avignon. On March 21, 1364, he was consecrated Archbishop of Acerenza in the Kingdom of Naples...
. They were imprisoned and tortured. Donati is believed to have been executed around January 1386.