Benedict XVI
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Benedict XVI
Summary
Benedict XVI is a human[1]. Born in Birth house of him[2], he… he died in Mater Ecclesiae Monastery[3]. He worked as a Latin Catholic priest[4], religious writer[5], university teacher[6], philosopher[7], and transitional deacon[8]. He ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,532 views/month, #2,713 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Birth house of Benedict XVI[2], Benedict XVI…
- Benedict XVI died in Mater Ecclesiae Monastery[3].
- Benedict XVI passed away in Vatican City[10].
- Burial took place at Vatican Grotto[11].
- Benedict XVI's father was Joseph Ratzinger, Sr.[12].
- Benedict XVI's mother was Maria Peintner[13].
- Benedict XVI held citizenship in Germany[14].
- Benedict XVI held citizenship in Vatican City[15].
- Benedict XVI held citizenship in Italy[16].
- German was Benedict XVI's native language[17].
- Benedict XVI is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[18].
- Benedict XVI's professions included Latin Catholic priest[4].
- Benedict XVI's professions included religious writer[5].
- Benedict XVI's professions included university teacher[6].
- Benedict XVI's professions included philosopher[7].
- Benedict XVI's professions included transitional deacon[8].
- Benedict XVI worked as a Latin Catholic bishop[19].
- Benedict XVI's field of work was Christian theology[20].
- Benedict XVI's field of work was Petrine ministry[21].
- Benedict XVI held the position of prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith[22].
- Benedict XVI held the position of Pope[23].
- Benedict XVI held the position of Cardinal-Bishop of Velletri-Segni[24].
- Benedict XVI held the position of cardinal-bishop of Ostia[25].
- Benedict XVI held the position of Dean of the College of Cardinals[26].
- Benedict XVI held the position of cardinal priest[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Birth house of Benedict XVI[2], he… his father was Joseph Ratzinger, Sr.[12]. His mother was Maria Peintner[13]. He is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[18]. German was his native language[17].
Education
Educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[28], a public research university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1472[31], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[32] and Ducal Georgianum[33], a Catholic seminary[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1840[36]. Benedict XVI's doctoral advisor was Michael Schmaus[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include Latin Catholic priest[4], religious writer[5], university teacher[6], philosopher[7], transitional deacon[8], and Latin Catholic bishop[19]. Fields of work include Christian theology[20], a confessional aspect[38] and Petrine ministry[21]. Employers include University of Tübingen[39], a comprehensive university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1477[42], headquartered in Tübingen[43]; University of Bonn[44], a public research university[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1818[47], headquartered in Bonn[48]; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[49], a public research university[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1472[52], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[53]; University of Münster[54], a public university[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1780[57], headquartered in Münster[58]; and University of Regensburg[59]. Positions held include prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith[22]; Pope[23], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[60], in Vatican City[61], founded in 0033[62]; Cardinal-Bishop of Velletri-Segni[24], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[63], in Italy[64]; cardinal-bishop of Ostia[25], a position[65], in Italy[66]; Dean of the College of Cardinals[26], a position[67]; and cardinal priest[27], a position[68]. Benedict XVI supervised Hub Schnackers as a doctoral student[69].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[70], Bavarian Order of Merit[71], Bayerische Verfassungsmedaille in Gold[72], Stephanus Award[73], honorary doctorate[74], and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[75].
Personal Life
Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[76] and Catholicism[77].
Death and Burial
Recorded place of death include Mater Ecclesiae Monastery[3], a monastery[78], in Vatican City[79], founded in 1994[80] and Vatican City[10], a city-state[81], in Vatican City[82], founded in 1929[83]. Benedict XVI is buried at Vatican Grotto[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Benedict XVI include Ratzinger Prize[84].
Why It Matters
Benedict XVI ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,532 views/month, #2,713 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85] He is known by 79 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]
Works attributed to him include Regensburg lecture[87], an oration[88]; Summorum Pontificum[89], a motu proprio[90]; Deus Caritas Est[91], an encyclical[92], founded in 2005[93]; Introduction to Christianity[94], a written work[95]; Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration[96], a written work[97]; and Caritas in Veritate[98], an encyclical[99], founded in 2009[100]. Entities named for him include Ratzinger Prize[84].
His notable doctoral advisees include Joseph Fessio[101] and Nabil el-Khoury[102].
FAQs
Where was Benedict XVI born?
Benedict XVI was born in Birth house of Benedict XVI[2].
Where did Benedict XVI die?
Benedict XVI died in Mater Ecclesiae Monastery[3].
Who were Benedict XVI's parents?
Benedict XVI's father was Joseph Ratzinger, Sr.[12]. Benedict XVI's mother was Maria Peintner[13].
What did Benedict XVI do for work?
Benedict XVI worked as Latin Catholic priest[4], religious writer[5], university teacher[6], philosopher[7], and transitional deacon[8].
Where did Benedict XVI go to school?
Benedict XVI was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[28] and Ducal Georgianum[33].
What awards did Benedict XVI receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[70], Bavarian Order of Merit[71], Bayerische Verfassungsmedaille in Gold[72], and Stephanus Award[73].