Pope Benedict XIII
Pope Benedict XIII was the 245th pope of the Catholic Church, from 29 May 1724 to 23 February 1730. He was born Pietro Francesco Orsini in Gravina in Puglia. His cause for canonization has been opened (Servant of God).
- Pontificate
- 29 May 1724 – 23 February 1730 (5 years, 8 months)
- Birth name
- Pietro Francesco Orsini
- Born
- 2 February 1649, Gravina in Puglia
- Died
- 21 February 1730, Rome
- Preceded by
- Pope Innocent XIII
- Succeeded by
- Pope Clement XII
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