Benedict XIII

pope of the Catholic Church from 1724 to 1730
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Benedict XIII
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Benedict XIII

Summary

Benedict XIII is a human[1]. Born in Gravina in Puglia[2], he… he was born on February 2, 1649[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on February 21, 1730[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], transitional deacon[7], and friar[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (453 views/month, #6,848 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Benedict XIII's place of birth was Gravina in Puglia[2].
  • Benedict XIII passed away in Rome[4].
  • Benedict XIII was born on February 2, 1649[3].
  • Benedict XIII died on February 21, 1730[5].
  • Benedict XIII died on February 23, 1730[10].
  • Benedict XIII is buried at Santa Maria sopra Minerva[11].
  • Benedict XIII is buried at Funeral Monument of Benedict XIII[12].
  • Benedict XIII's father was Ferrante Orsini, 10th Duke of Gravina[13].
  • Benedict XIII's mother was Giovanna Frangipani della Tolfa[14].
  • Benedict XIII worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Benedict XIII's professions included transitional deacon[7].
  • Benedict XIII's professions included friar[8].
  • Benedict XIII's field of work was administration and management of the church[15].
  • Benedict XIII held the position of Pope[16].
  • Benedict XIII held the position of Catholic archbishop[17].
  • Benedict XIII held the position of cardinal[18].
  • Benedict XIII held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manfredonia[19].
  • Benedict XIII held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Benevento[20].
  • Benedict XIII held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Cesena[21].
  • Benedict XIII's education included a stint at University of Bologna[22].
  • Benedict XIII's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • Benedict XIII is recorded as male[24].
  • Benedict XIII's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Benedict XIII's family is recorded as House of Orsini[26].
  • Benedict XIII's Commons category is recorded as Benedictus XIII[27].

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Origins and Family

Benedict XIII's place of birth was Gravina in Puglia[2]. He was born on February 2, 1649[3]. His father was Ferrante Orsini, 10th Duke of Gravina[13]. His mother was Giovanna Frangipani della Tolfa[14].

Education

Benedict XIII was educated at University of Bologna[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], transitional deacon[7], and friar[8]. Benedict XIII's field of work was administration and management of the church[15]. Positions held include Pope[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Vatican City[29], founded in 0033[30]; Catholic archbishop[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[31]; cardinal[18], a title[32]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manfredonia[19], a historical episcopal title[33], founded in 1074[34]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Benevento[20], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[35], founded in 0969[36]; and Roman Catholic Bishop of Cesena[21].

Personal Life

Benedict XIII's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 21, 1730[5] and February 23, 1730[10]. Benedict XIII passed away in Rome[4]. Recorded place of burial include Santa Maria sopra Minerva[11] and Funeral Monument of him[12].

Why It Matters

Benedict XIII ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (453 views/month, #6,848 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Works attributed to him include Fulgens sicut stella matutina[39], a papal bull[40].

FAQs

Where was Benedict XIII born?

Born in Gravina in Puglia[2], Benedict XIII…

Where did Benedict XIII die?

Benedict XIII died in Rome[4].

Who were Benedict XIII's parents?

Benedict XIII's father was Ferrante Orsini, 10th Duke of Gravina[13]. Benedict XIII's mother was Giovanna Frangipani della Tolfa[14].

What did Benedict XIII do for work?

Benedict XIII worked as Catholic priest[6], transitional deacon[7], and friar[8].

Where did Benedict XIII go to school?

Benedict XIII was educated at University of Bologna[22].

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

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  4. 14d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, transitional deacon, friar
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  5. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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