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Benedict XII was a pope of the Catholic Church 1334–1342. Born in 1280 in Saverdun, XII died on 25 April 1342 in Avignon.
Positions held include diocesan bishop (1317), bishop of Mirepoix (1326) and Pope (1334–1342). XII studied at University of Paris.
With a Wikipedia article in 77 languages, Benedict XII is No. 7,352 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 1280, Saverdun
- Died
- 25 April 1342, Avignon
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Catholic priest, theologian, inquisitor
- Field
- Religion
- Education
- University of Paris
- Languages
- Latin
- Wikipedia editions
- 77
Did you know
37
Was 37 when first diocesan bishop (1317).
62
Lived to 62.
77
Has a Wikipedia article in 77 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1317–Diocesan bishop
- 1326–Bishop of Mirepoix
- 1334–1342Pope
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