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Alcald (De Henares), Councils Of

(Concilium Complutense). Several councils have been held here, viz.:

I. In 1325, on the lives and moral behavior of clerks.

II. Held in 1326 by Juan of Arragon, archbishop of Toledo and primate of Spain. Three bishops and three deputies were present. Two canons only were published.

1. On the consecration of suffragans.

2. On the defence of the rights and property of the Church.

III. Held in 1333 on discipline.

IV. In 1379 on schism. See Landon, Eccles. Dict. s.v.; id. Manual of Councils, s.v.