#139946 Overall Influence
Benedict XVI
265th Pope of the Catholic Church
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Why is this person notable and influential?Pope Benedict XVI is a retired prelate of the Catholic Church who served as head of the Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 2005 until his resignation in 2013. Benedict’s election as pope occurred in the 2005 papal conclave that followed the death of Pope John Paul II. Benedict chose to be known by the title “pope emeritus” upon his resignation.
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Schools
What schools is this person affiliated with?University of Tübingen
Public research university located in the city of Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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What contributions to academia has this person made?Influence Rankings by Discipline
How’s this person influential?#3087 World Rank
Religious Studies
#8921 World Rank
Philosophy