| Benedict XI | |
Head of the Catholic Church
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| In office 1303–1304 | |
| Preceded by | Boniface VIII |
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| Succeeded by | Clement V |
| Born | 1240 |
| Died | July 7, 1304 Perugia, Papal States |
Benedict XI, birth name Nicola Boccasini (1240 - July 7, 1304) was Pope from 1303 until 1304, he was created Cardinal in 1298, 5 years before he became Pope.