Benedict XIII

cardinal, antipope from 1394 to 1423 (1328-1423)
Person human Q310371
Benedict XIII
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Benedict XIII

Summary

Benedict XIII is a human[1]. Born in Papa Luna palace[2], he… he was born on November 25, 1328[3]. He passed away in Peniscola Castle[4]. He died on May 23, 1423[5]. He worked as a Latin Catholic priest[6], university teacher[7], and Latin Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (450 views/month, #6,992 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Benedict XIII's place of birth was Papa Luna palace[2].
  • Benedict XIII passed away in Peniscola Castle[4].
  • Benedict XIII was born on November 25, 1328[3].
  • Benedict XIII died on May 23, 1423[5].
  • Benedict XIII's father was Juan Martinez de Luna, Senor Illueca[10].
  • Benedict XIII's mother was Maria Teresa Pérez de Gotor y Zapata[11].
  • Benedict XIII held citizenship in Kingdom of Aragon[12].
  • Benedict XIII worked as a Latin Catholic priest[6].
  • Benedict XIII worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Benedict XIII worked as a Latin Catholic bishop[8].
  • Benedict XIII held the position of cardinal-deacon[13].
  • Benedict XIII held the position of antipope[14].
  • Benedict XIII held the position of bishop[15].
  • Benedict XIII held the position of cardinal[16].
  • Benedict XIII's education included a stint at University of Montpellier[17].
  • Benedict XIII's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Benedict XIII is recorded as male[19].
  • Benedict XIII's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Benedict XIII's family is recorded as House of Luna[21].
  • Benedict XIII's Commons category is recorded as Benedictus XIII (antipope)[22].
  • Benedict XIII's diocese is recorded as Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Avignon[23].
  • Benedict XIII's family name is recorded as Martínez de Luna[24].
  • Benedict XIII's given name is recorded as Pedro[25].
  • Benedict XIII's given name is recorded as Benedictus[26].
  • Benedict XIII's pseudonym is recorded as Papa Luna[27].

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Origins and Family

Benedict XIII's place of birth was Papa Luna palace[2]. He was born on November 25, 1328[3]. His father was Juan Martinez de Luna, Senor Illueca[10]. His mother was Maria Teresa Pérez de Gotor y Zapata[11].

Education

Benedict XIII was educated at University of Montpellier[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Latin Catholic priest[6], university teacher[7], and Latin Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include cardinal-deacon[13], a position[28]; antipope[14], a position[29]; bishop[15], an ecclesiastical occupation[30]; and cardinal[16], a title[31].

Personal Life

Benedict XIII's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].

Death and Burial

Benedict XIII died on May 23, 1423[5]. He passed away in Peniscola Castle[4].

Why It Matters

Benedict XIII ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (450 views/month, #6,992 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Benedict XIII born?

Born in Papa Luna palace[2], Benedict XIII…

Where did Benedict XIII die?

Benedict XIII died in Peniscola Castle[4].

Who were Benedict XIII's parents?

Benedict XIII's father was Juan Martinez de Luna, Senor Illueca[10]. Benedict XIII's mother was Maria Teresa Pérez de Gotor y Zapata[11].

What did Benedict XIII do for work?

Benedict XIII worked as Latin Catholic priest[6], university teacher[7], and Latin Catholic bishop[8].

Where did Benedict XIII go to school?

Benedict XIII was educated at University of Montpellier[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 26d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Pedro, Benedictus
    Significant event Conclave of Avignon 1394, Council of Constance, Western Schism
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