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Which French king's brother helped assemble the Conclave of Cardinals that elected Pope John XXII?

  • Louis X's brother Philip

  • Philip III's brother Louis

  • Charles VI's brother Henry

  • Francis I's brother Charles

Answer

Louis X's brother Philip, Count of Poitiers, was a key figure in the election of Pope John XXII. He was a member of the Conclave of Cardinals that elected John, and he helped to ensure that John was elected over the other candidates. Philip was also instrumental in getting John elected as the pope, as he was able to persuade the other cardinals to vote for him.
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