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Benedict XV

Born on November 21, 1854

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Pope Benedict XV (Latin: Benedictus PP. XV; Italian: Benedetto XV; born Giacomo Paolo Giovanni Battista della Chiesa, Italian:; 21 November 1854 – 22 January 1922) was head of the Catholic Church from 1914 until his death in January 1922.

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