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Death of Benedict XII

France · Religion / Roman Catholic Church. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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Benedict XII24 April 1342

Avignon · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Benedict XII died at Avignon after a pontificate centred on ecclesiastical and administrative reform.

Names involved

Benedict XII

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