Benedict XVI

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Also known asBenedict al XVI-lea, papa Benedicto XVI, Josef Ratzinger, Papa Emeritus Benedettu XVI, Папа Рымскі Бенядзікт XVI, Папа Рымскі Бенедзікт XVI, Joseph Alois Ratzinger, Бенедзікт XVI, 베네딕토 16세, Pope Benedictus XVI show all (42)
Date of birth1927-04-16
Place of birthBirth house of Benedict XVI
ClassificationNational government (past)
Educationdoctorate, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Ducal Georgianum (1949-1951), professor, Doctor of Divinity
FamilyGeorg Ratzinger

Positions held

PositionStartEnd
Pope emeritus2013-02-282023-01-05
Pope2005-04-192013-02-28

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