Pedro XIII
cardinal, antipope from 1394 to 1423 (1328-1423)
1328 — 1423
Quick Facts
Profession
cardinal, antipope from 1394 to 1423 (1328-1423)
Born
December 3, 1328
Died
1423 (age ~95)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
Latin Catholic priest, university teacher, Latin Catholic bishop
Kingdom of AragonBorn in Papa Luna palaceDied in Peniscola Castle
1328
Born in Papa Luna palace (1328-12-03)
1375
Positioncardinal-deacon
1375
Positioncardinal
1394
Positionbishop
1394
Positionantipope (1394–1423)
1423
Died in Peniscola Castle
About
Pedro Martínez de Luna y Pérez de Gotor, known as el Papa Luna or Pope Luna, was an Aragonese nobleman who was antipope with the regnal name Benedict XIII during the Western Schism.
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Who is Pedro XIII?+
Pedro Martínez de Luna y Pérez de Gotor, known as el Papa Luna or Pope Luna, was an Aragonese nobleman who was antipope with the regnal name Benedict XIII during the Western Schism.
What does the name Pedro mean?+
The name Pedro means "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Pedro XIII born?+
Pedro XIII was born on December 3, 1328.
When did Pedro XIII die?+
Pedro XIII died in 1423, at approximately 95 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.
The name Pedro is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Pedro — December 3, 1328
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Your words reached me when nothing else could.
— a believer
You gave answers to questions I was afraid to ask.
— a seeker
Traveled far to stand where you stood. Worth every step.
— a pilgrim
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