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Benedict XIII
Cardinal, antipope from 1394 to 1423 (1328-1423).
The record
Benedict XIII was a cardinal, antipope from 1394 to 1423. Born on 25 November 1328 in Papa Luna palace, XIII died on 23 May 1423 in Peniscola Castle at the age of 94.
Positions held include cardinal-deacon (1375), cardinal (1375) and antipope (1394–1423). XIII studied at University of Montpellier.
With a Wikipedia article in 45 languages, Benedict XIII is No. 20,852 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 25 November 1328, Papa Luna palace
- Died
- 23 May 1423, Peniscola Castle (aged 94)
- Country
- Kingdom of Aragon
- Known as
- Latin Catholic priest, university teacher, Latin Catholic bishop
- Field
- Religion
- Education
- University of Montpellier
- Languages
- Medieval Aragonese, Latin, Old French
- Wikipedia editions
- 45
Did you know
47
Was 47 when first cardinal-deacon (1375).
94
Lived to 94.
25 Nov
Shares a birthday with John XXIII and Lope de Vega.
45
Has a Wikipedia article in 45 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1375–Cardinal-deacon
- 1375–Cardinal
- 1394–1423Antipope
- 1394–Bishop
Connections
Benedict XIII
- FatherJuan Martinez de Luna, Senor Illueca
- MotherMaria Teresa Pérez de Gotor y Zapata
- SiblingJuan Martínez de Luna III
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