Benedict VIII

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Benedict VIII

Summary

Benedict VIII is a human[1]. He was born in Rome[2]. He was born on +0980-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on +1024-04-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Benedict VIII was born in Rome[2].
  • Benedict VIII died in Rome[4].
  • Benedict VIII was born on +0980-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Benedict VIII died on +1024-04-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Benedict VIII is buried at St. Peter's Basilica[7].
  • Benedict VIII's father was Gregory I, Count of Tusculum[8].
  • Benedict VIII's mother was Maria[9].
  • Benedict VIII held citizenship in Papal States[10].
  • Benedict VIII held the position of Pope[11].
  • Benedict VIII's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[12].
  • Benedict VIII is recorded as male[13].
  • Benedict VIII's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Benedict VIII's noble title is recorded as count[15].
  • Benedict VIII's Commons category is recorded as Benedictus VIII[16].
  • Benedict VIII's given name is recorded as Benedictus[17].
  • Benedict VIII's work location is recorded as Rome[18].
  • Benedict VIII's work location is recorded as Papal States[19].
  • Benedict VIII's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[20].
  • Benedict VIII's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
  • Benedict VIII's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[22].
  • Benedict VIII's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
  • Benedict VIII's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[24].
  • Benedict VIII's described by source is recorded as Otto's encyclopedia[25].
  • Benedict VIII's described by source is recorded as Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia[26].
  • Benedict VIII's described by source is recorded as The Catholic Encyclopedia[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Benedict VIII's place of birth was Rome[2]. He was born on +0980-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Gregory I, Count of Tusculum[8]. His mother was Maria[9].

Career and Affiliations

Benedict VIII held the position of Pope[11].

Personal Life

Benedict VIII's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[12].

Death and Burial

Benedict VIII died on +1024-04-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He is buried at St. Peter's Basilica[7].

Why It Matters

Benedict VIII ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Benedict VIII born?

Benedict VIII's place of birth was Rome[2].

Where did Benedict VIII die?

Benedict VIII died in Rome[4].

Who were Benedict VIII's parents?

Benedict VIII's father was Gregory I, Count of Tusculum[8]. Benedict VIII's mother was Maria[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cantic id 981058519799206706
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  2. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation ['Q250867', 'Q19546']
    Date of birth +0980-00-00T00:00:00Z
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  3. 15d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Maria
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
    Place of burial St. Peter's Basilica
    Citizenship
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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