Born: 3 March AD 480 · Died: 23 March AD 547 · Age at death: 67
How old was Benedict of Nursia when he died?
Benedict of Nursia died aged 67. He was born on 3 March AD 480 and died on 23 March AD 547.
Italian monk who founded the Benedictine Order
Did you know?He spent three years living alone in a cave near Subiaco before establishing his first community of monks.
Quick facts
Date of birth3 March AD 480
Date of death23 March AD 547
Age at death67
NationalityItalian
BirthplaceNorcia, Italy
Occupationwriter, theologian, religious
Editor's Take:
Benedict left his studies in Rome to live as a hermit. Followers gathered around him and he set up small communities of monks. At Monte Cassino he wrote a short rule for daily life. It balanced prayer, work and study under the motto 'pray and work'. Monasteries following his rule spread across Europe. They kept learning alive through the early Middle Ages. His Rule is still followed by thousands of monks and nuns.
Key Milestones
529: Founds Monte Cassino
540: Writes the Rule of Saint Benedict
1964: Named patron saint of Europe
Benedict of Nursia (Latin: Benedictus Nursiensis; Italian: Benedetto da Norcia; 2 March 480 – 21 March 547), often known as Saint Benedict, was an Italian monk and the founder of the Order of Saint Benedict.
Benedict of Nursia's birthday is March 3. He was born on March 3, AD 480 in Norcia, Italy.
How old was Benedict of Nursia when he died?
Benedict of Nursia died on March 23, AD 547, aged 67.
Who shares a birthday with Benedict of Nursia?
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