Benedict (disambiguation) - Definition and Overview

Benedict is the name of many famous people, the most prominent of which is Saint Benedict of Nursia, founder of western monasticism, and the Benedictine Order. Other saints by this name include:

• Benedict of Aniane
• Benedict Biscop

Benedict has also been the name of numerous popes:

• Pope Benedict I
• Pope Benedict II
• Pope Benedict III
• Pope Benedict IV
• Pope Benedict V
• Pope Benedict VI
• Pope Benedict VII
• Pope Benedict VIII
• Pope Benedict IX
• Pope Benedict X
• Pope Benedict XI
• Pope Benedict XII
• Pope Benedict XIII
• Pope Benedict XIV
• Pope Benedict XV

There is also a town called Benedict:

• Benedict, Kansas