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Benedict XIII

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Also known as Pope Benedict XIII, Vincenzo Maria Orsini, Benedictus XIII, Benedikt XIII. Papst, Vincenzo Maria, Pierfrancesco Orsini, Benedictus PP. XIII, Pietro Francesco (Vincenzo Maria) Orsini de Gravina

pope of the Catholic Church from 1724 to 1730

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Benedict XIII was a Pope of the Catholic Church who led the church from 1724 to 1730. As the head of the Catholic Church during this period, he played a significant role in the religious leadership and governance of one of the world's largest Christian denominations.

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Instance of
human
Given name
Benedictus
Gender
male
Place of birth
Gravina in Puglia
Place of death
Rome
Languages spoken
Italian
Participant in
1676 papal conclave
Image
Benedetto XIII.jpg
Work location
Papal States
Religious order
Dominican Order
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Commons category
Benedictus XIII
different from
Benedict XIII
date of birth
1649-02-02
date of death
1730-02-23
birth name
Pietro Francesco Orsini
topic's main category
Category:Pope Benedict XIII
canonization status
Servant of God
feast day
February 21
writing language
Latin
name in native language
Benedictus PP. XIII
religious name
Benedictus
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Pope Benedict XIII (Latin: Benedictus XIII; Italian: Benedetto XIII; 2 February 1649 – 21 February 1730), born Pietro Francesco (or Pierfrancesco) Orsini and later called Vincenzo Maria Orsini, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 29 May 1724 to his death in February 1730.

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