Benedict XII

Summary

Benedict XII is a human^[1]. He was born in Saverdun^[2]. He was born on 1280^[3]. He passed away in Avignon^[4]. He died on April 25, 1342^[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest^[6], theologian^[7], inquisitor^[8], and Catholic bishop^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (274 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Benedict XII was born in Saverdun^[2].
• Benedict XII died in Avignon^[4].
• Benedict XII was born on 1280^[3].
• Benedict XII died on April 25, 1342^[5].
• Benedict XII is buried at Avignon Cathedral^[11].
• Benedict XII held citizenship in France^[12].
• Benedict XII worked as a Catholic priest^[6].
• Benedict XII worked as a theologian^[7].
• Benedict XII's professions included inquisitor^[8].
• Benedict XII worked as a Catholic bishop^[9].
• Benedict XII held the position of Pope^[13].
• Benedict XII held the position of bishop of Mirepoix^[14].
• Benedict XII held the position of diocesan bishop^[15].
• Benedict XII's education included a stint at University of Paris^[16].
• Benedict XII's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[17].
• Benedict XII is recorded as male^[18].
• Benedict XII's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Benedict XII's Commons category is recorded as Benedictus XII^[20].
• The cause of death was gangrene^[21].
• Benedict XII's religious order is recorded as Cistercians^[22].
• Benedict XII's given name is recorded as Benedict^[23].
• Benedict XII's given name is recorded as Benedikt^[24].
• Benedict XII's given name is recorded as Benedictus^[25].
• Benedict XII's given name is recorded as Jacques^[26].
• Benedict XII's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Pope Benedict XII^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Saverdun^[2], Benedict XII… he was born on 1280^[3].

Education

Benedict XII's education included a stint at University of Paris^[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest^[6], theologian^[7], inquisitor^[8], and Catholic bishop^[9]. Positions held include Pope^[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title^[28], in Vatican City^[29], founded in 0033^[30]; bishop of Mirepoix^[14]; and diocesan bishop^[15], an ecclesiastical occupation^[31].

Personal Life

Benedict XII's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[17].

Death and Burial

Benedict XII died on April 25, 1342^[5]. He died in Avignon^[4]. The cause of death was gangrene^[21]. Burial took place at Avignon Cathedral^[11].

Why It Matters

Benedict XII ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (274 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[32] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[33]

FAQs

Where was Benedict XII born?

Benedict XII's place of birth was Saverdun^[2].

Where did Benedict XII die?

Benedict XII passed away in Avignon^[4].

What did Benedict XII do for work?

Benedict XII worked as Catholic priest^[6], theologian^[7], inquisitor^[8], and Catholic bishop^[9].

Where did Benedict XII go to school?

Benedict XII was educated at University of Paris^[16].