Religion · 1649–1730
Benedict XIII
Pope who led the Catholic Church during the eighteenth century
Did you know?Despite holding the highest office in the church, he attempted to ban the wearing of wigs in Rome.
Pope Benedict XIII (Latin: Benedictus XIII; Italian: Benedetto XIII; 2 February 1649 – 21 February 1730), born Pietro Francesco (or Pierfrancesco) Orsini and later called Vincenzo Maria Orsini, was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 29 May 1724 to his death in February 1730.
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- Age at death
- 81
- Years since death
- 296
- Born
- February 2, 1649 · Gravina in Puglia, Italy
- Died
- February 21, 1730
- Known for
- Religion
Family
- Father
- Ferrante Orsini, 10th Duke of Gravina
- Mother
- Giovanna Frangipani della Tolfa
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