Benedict XIII
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Summary
Benedict XIII was born on February 2, 1649[1], in Gravina in Puglia[2]. He died on February 21, 1730[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], transitional deacon[6], friar[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,349 views/month, #6,848 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of death: February 23, 1730[10]
- Place of burial: Santa Maria sopra Minerva[11], Funeral Monument of Benedict XIII[12]
- Father: Ferrante Orsini, 10th Duke of Gravina[13]
- Mother: Giovanna Frangipani della Tolfa[14]
- Field of work: administration and management of the church[15]
- Position held: Pope[16], Catholic archbishop[17], cardinal[18], Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manfredonia[19], Roman Catholic Archbishop of Benevento[20], Roman Catholic Bishop of Cesena[21]
- Educated at: University of Bologna[22]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Family: House of Orsini[25]
- Commons category: Benedictus XIII[26]
- Canonization status: Servant of God[27]
- Religious order: Dominican Order[28]
- Family name: Orsini[29]
- Given name: Pietro[30], Francesco[31], Benedictus[32]
- Feast day: February 21[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pope Benedict XIII[34]
- Work location: Rome[35], Papal States[36]
- Depicted by: Portrait of Pope Benedict XIII[37], Funeral Monument of Benedict XIII[38]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[39], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[40], Otto's encyclopedia[41], Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia[42]
- Participant in: 1724 papal conclave[43], 1721 papal conclave[44], 1700 papal conclave[45], 1691 papal conclave[46], 1689 papal conclave[47], 1676 papal conclave[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[49], Italian[50]
- Birth name: Pietro Francesco Orsini[51]
- Name in native language: Benedictus PP. XIII[52]
- Consecrator: Paluzzo Paluzzi Altieri degli Albertoni[53], Stefano Brancaccio[54], Costanzo Zani[55]
Why It Matters
Benedict XIII has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 84 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Works attributed to him include Fulgens sicut stella matutina[58], a papal bull[59].
FAQs
Where was Benedict XIII born?
Benedict XIII's place of birth was Gravina in Puglia[2].
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 a Catholic priest[5], transitional deacon[6], friar[7], and Catholic bishop[8].
Where did Benedict XIII go to school?
Benedict XIII was educated at University of Bologna[22].