Benedict IX

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Benedict IX
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Summary

Benedict IX was born in Rome[1]. He died on October 1, 1055[2], in Grottaferrata[3]. He worked as a Catholic priest[4] and writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,960 views/month, #6,633 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Cathedral of Grottaferrata[7]
  • Father: Alberic III, Count of Tusculum[8]
  • Mother: Emmelina[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Papal States[10]
  • Position held: Pope[11]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Noble title: count[14]
  • Commons category: Benedictus IX[15]
  • Given name: Benedictus[16]
  • Work location: Rome[17], Papal States[18]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[21], Otto's encyclopedia[22], Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[24]
  • Birth name: Teofilatto di Toscolo[25]
  • Name: pape Benoît IX[26]
  • Sibling: Peter, Duke of the Romans[27]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[28]

Why It Matters

Benedict IX has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Benedict IX born?

Benedict IX was born in Rome[1].

Where did Benedict IX die?

Benedict IX passed away in Grottaferrata[3].

Who were Benedict IX's parents?

Benedict IX's father was Alberic III, Count of Tusculum[8]. Benedict IX's mother was Emmelina[9].

What did Benedict IX do for work?

Benedict IX worked as a Catholic priest[4] and writer[5].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Les Vies des meilleurs peintres, sculpteurs et architectes. wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10w ago · Bargioni · 2026-08-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Pontificia università della santa croce id → 7248
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Pontificia università della santa croce id: 7248, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/234989008|Benedictus PP. (#234989008)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/7"
  2. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 11850889X
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  3. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14585 → 88374
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  4. 16w ago · ManuelaLaRosa · 2026-06-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id → 94480
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  5. 20w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, The Nuttall Encyclopædia +2
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  6. 20w ago · XeNivalys · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    P14483 → p/papa-benedicto-ix
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  7. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cantic id → 981058521809206706
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    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Cantic id: 981058521809206706, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/285969193|Benet (#285969193)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/7884|CANTIC]] #mix'n"
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