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Benedict XV
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Benedict XV Originally Giacomo della Chiesa. 1854-1922.
Pope (1914-1922) who sponsored World War I relief efforts and sought to mediate peace.
Benedict XV
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(Biographies / Benedict XV (1854-1922) M, Italian, RELIGION: pope) original name Giacomo della Chiesa. 1854-1922, pope (1914-22); noted for his repeated attempts to end World War I and for his organization of war relief
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Noun1.Benedict XV - pope who founded the Vatican service for prisoners of war during World War I (1854-1922)
Giacomo della Chiesa
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