Some were but they were expected, with the consent of their spouse, to be continent following ordination.
There was a reason why they were forbidden to marry, and it seems like it had to with money.
An urban legend perpetuated by the ignorant.
If you possess a sincere desire to be educated on the topic I suggest you read the following:
Unfortunately, I think you're very content to remain in your current state.
Or you could just post the answer for those of us who don’t care enough to buy a book but do care enough to perpetrate the urban legend.
There are certainly some of us out here.