When was Pope Benedict XI born?

Pope Benedict XI was born on 1240 in Treviso.

What positions has Pope Benedict XI held?

Positions held by Pope Benedict XI include: Pope (1303–1304); cardinal-bishop of Ostia (1300–1303); Master General of Order of Friars Preachers (1296–1298).

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Pope Benedict XI

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1303 to 1304

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Pope Benedict XI (Latin: Benedictus XI; 1240 – 7 July 1304), born Nicola Boccasini (Niccolò of Treviso), was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 October 1303 to his death on 7 July 1304.

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Born: 1240 wd
Place of birth: Treviso wd
Died: 7 July 1304 wd
Place of death: Perugia wd
Citizenship: Papal States wd
Occupation: Catholic priest, friar wd

Positions held wd

Pope (30 October 1303 – 7 July 1304)
cardinal-bishop of Ostia (1300–1303)
Master General of Order of Friars Preachers (1296–1298)

About

Boccasini entered the Order of Preachers in his native Treviso. He studied at Venice and Milan before becoming a teacher in Venice and in other Dominican houses. He served two terms as Provincial Prior of Lombardy, before being elected Master of the Order in 1296. Two years later, he was made cardinal. He was appointed Bishop of Ostia, and served as papal legate first to Hungary, and then to France. He was with Pope Boniface VIII when Boniface was attacked by French forces at Anagni.

He was beatified with his cultus confirmed by Pope Clement XII in 1736. He is a patron of Treviso.

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When was Pope Benedict XI born?: Pope Benedict XI was born on 1240 in Treviso.
What positions has Pope Benedict XI held?: Positions held by Pope Benedict XI include: Pope (1303–1304); cardinal-bishop of Ostia (1300–1303); Master General of Order of Friars Preachers (1296–1298).

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