Cardinals created by Benedict XI

Pope Bl. Benedict XI.

Pope Benedict XI (r. 1303–04) created 2 cardinals in 2 consistories held during his pontificate. Both cardinals he appointed were Dominicans like the pope himself.[1]

18 December 1303

Benedict XI also intended to name the English Dominican priest William of Macclesfield as the Cardinal-Priest of Santa Sabina on this date but the cardinal-elect died before news of his elevation could reach him.[1]

19 February 1304

Notes and references

  1. ^ a b Salvador Miranda. "Consistories for the creation of Cardinals - 14th Century (1303-1404)". The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2019.

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