Benedict VIII
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Summary
Benedict VIII was born on 980[1] in Rome[2]. He died on April 15, 1024[3], in Rome[4]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (975 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Peter's Basilica[6]
- Father: Gregory I, Count of Tusculum[7]
- Mother: Maria[8]
- Country of citizenship: Papal States[9]
- Position held: Pope[10]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Noble title: count[13]
- Commons category: Benedictus VIII[14]
- Given name: Benedictus[15]
- Work location: Rome[16], Papal States[17]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[18], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[20], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[22], Otto's encyclopedia[23], Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia[24], The Catholic Encyclopedia[25]
- Sibling: John XIX[26], Alberic III, Count of Tusculum[27]
Why It Matters
Benedict VIII has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Benedict VIII born?
Benedict VIII was born in 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[7]. Benedict VIII's mother was Maria[8].