He was the fourth Avignon pope .
Clement VI ( Latin : Clemens VI ; 1291 -- 6 December 1352 ) , born Pierre Roger , was Pope from 7 May 1342 to his death in 1352 .
Clement VI was the fourth Avignon pope .
Clement VI ( Latin : Clemens VI ; 1291 -- 6 December 1352 ) , born Pierre Roger , was Pope from 7 May 1342 to his death in 1352 .