Benedict XI

pope of the Catholic Church from 1303 to 1304
Person human Q169301
Benedict XI
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Benedict XI

Summary

Benedict XI is a human[1]. His place of birth was Treviso[2]. He was born on 1240[3]. He passed away in Perugia[4]. He died on July 15, 1304[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and friar[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (371 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Benedict XI's place of birth was Treviso[2].
  • Benedict XI died in Perugia[4].
  • Benedict XI was born on 1240[3].
  • Benedict XI died on July 15, 1304[5].
  • Benedict XI died on July 7, 1304[9].
  • Burial took place at Perugia Cathedral[10].
  • Burial took place at Monument of Benedictus XI[11].
  • Burial took place at San Domenico[12].
  • Benedict XI held citizenship in Papal States[13].
  • Benedict XI's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Benedict XI's professions included friar[7].
  • Benedict XI held the position of Pope[14].
  • Benedict XI held the position of cardinal-bishop of Ostia[15].
  • Benedict XI held the position of Master General of Order of Friars Preachers[16].
  • Benedict XI held the position of Q132673392[17].
  • Benedict XI's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Benedict XI is recorded as male[19].
  • Benedict XI's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Benedict XI is part of list of bishops of Ostia[21].
  • Benedict XI's Commons category is recorded as Benedictus XI[22].
  • Benedict XI's canonization status is recorded as blessed[23].
  • The cause of death was poison[24].
  • Benedict XI's religious order is recorded as Dominican Order[25].
  • Benedict XI's given name is recorded as Benedict[26].
  • Benedict XI's given name is recorded as Benedikt[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Benedict XI was born in Treviso[2]. He was born on 1240[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and friar[7]. Positions held include Pope[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Vatican City[29], founded in 0033[30]; cardinal-bishop of Ostia[15], a position[31], in Italy[32]; Master General of Order of Friars Preachers[16], an ecclesiastical occupation[33]; and Q132673392[17].

Personal Life

Benedict XI's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 15, 1304[5] and July 7, 1304[9]. Benedict XI passed away in Perugia[4]. The cause of death was poison[24]. Recorded place of burial include Perugia Cathedral[10], Monument of Benedictus XI[11], and San Domenico[12].

Why It Matters

Benedict XI ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (371 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Benedict XI born?

Benedict XI was born in Treviso[2].

Where did Benedict XI die?

Benedict XI passed away in Perugia[4].

What did Benedict XI do for work?

Benedict XI worked as Catholic priest[6] and friar[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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