Pope Benedict XI

Benedict XI

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Head of the Catholic Church

In office
1303-1304
Preceded by  |  Boniface VIII
Succeeded by  |  Clement V

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Born  |  1240
Died  |  July 7, 1304
Perugia, Papal States

Benedict XI, birth name Nicola Boccasini (1240 - July 7, 1304) was Pope from 1303 until 1304, he was created Cardinal in 1298, 5 years before he became Pope.