Abbot of Monte Cassino
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The Abbot of Monte Cassino is the head of the historic Benedictine monastery at Monte Cassino, overseeing its religious community, spiritual life, and administrative affairs.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Abbot of Monte Cassino canonical | 2 |
| Desiderius of Monte Cassino | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1393006 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
Target entity: Abbot of Monte Cassino Context triple: [Monte Cassino Abbey, governingBody, Abbot of Monte Cassino]
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Saint Benedict of Nursia
Saint Benedict of Nursia was a 6th-century Christian monk and founder of Western monasticism, best known for composing the influential Rule of Saint Benedict that shaped Benedictine and later monastic life.
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Hugh of Cluny
Hugh of Cluny was an influential 11th-century Benedictine abbot and church reformer who greatly expanded Cluny Abbey’s power and prestige across medieval Europe.
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Odilo of Cluny
Odilo of Cluny was an influential 10th–11th century Benedictine monk and reforming abbot who helped shape the Cluniac movement and medieval monasticism in Western Europe.
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D.
Maiolus of Cluny
Maiolus of Cluny was a 10th-century Benedictine monk and influential fourth abbot of Cluny, renowned for his role in monastic reform and the spiritual and political life of medieval Europe.
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E.
Gregory the Great
Gregory the Great was a 6th-century pope and Doctor of the Church renowned for his influential reforms of the liturgy, promotion of Gregorian chant, and extensive theological writings.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Abbot of Monte Cassino Target entity description: The Abbot of Monte Cassino is the head of the historic Benedictine monastery at Monte Cassino, overseeing its religious community, spiritual life, and administrative affairs.
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A.
Saint Benedict of Nursia
Saint Benedict of Nursia was a 6th-century Christian monk and founder of Western monasticism, best known for composing the influential Rule of Saint Benedict that shaped Benedictine and later monastic life.
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B.
Hugh of Cluny
Hugh of Cluny was an influential 11th-century Benedictine abbot and church reformer who greatly expanded Cluny Abbey’s power and prestige across medieval Europe.
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C.
Odilo of Cluny
Odilo of Cluny was an influential 10th–11th century Benedictine monk and reforming abbot who helped shape the Cluniac movement and medieval monasticism in Western Europe.
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D.
Maiolus of Cluny
Maiolus of Cluny was a 10th-century Benedictine monk and influential fourth abbot of Cluny, renowned for his role in monastic reform and the spiritual and political life of medieval Europe.
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E.
Gregory the Great
Gregory the Great was a 6th-century pope and Doctor of the Church renowned for his influential reforms of the liturgy, promotion of Gregorian chant, and extensive theological writings.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Catholic clerical role
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abbot ⓘ ecclesiastical office ⓘ monastic superior ⓘ |
| associatedMonasteryFoundedBy | Saint Benedict of Nursia ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Monte Cassino Abbey
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surface form:
Basilica at Monte Cassino
Basilica of Saint Benedict ⓘ
surface form:
shrine of Saint Benedict of Nursia
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| canParticipateIn | Italian Episcopal Conference (when territorial abbot) ⓘ |
| ceremonialInsignia |
abbatial crozier
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mitre ⓘ pectoral cross ⓘ |
| confirmationBy | Holy See ⓘ |
| ecclesiasticalRank | abbot ⓘ |
| governsAccordingTo | Rule of Saint Benedict ⓘ |
| hasAuthorityType |
administrative authority
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pastoral authority ⓘ spiritual authority ⓘ |
| hasJurisdictionOver |
Benedictines
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surface form:
monks of Monte Cassino
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| hasResidence |
Monte Cassino Abbey
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surface form:
Monastery of Monte Cassino
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| headOf |
Monte Cassino Abbey
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surface form:
Benedictine community of Monte Cassino
Monte Cassino Abbey ⓘ
surface form:
Monastery of Monte Cassino
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| historicallyHeldBy |
Pope Victor III
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surface form:
Desiderius of Monte Cassino (later Pope Victor III)
Saint Benedict of Nursia ⓘ
surface form:
Saint Benedict of Nursia (founder and first abbot)
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| historicallyInfluentialIn |
Benedictine monasticism
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Western Christianity ⓘ
surface form:
Latin Christianity
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| locatedIn |
Cassino
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Italy ⓘ Lazio ⓘ Monte Cassino ⓘ |
| mayHoldTitle | territorial abbot ⓘ |
| oversees |
administrative affairs of the monastery
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religious community of Monte Cassino ⓘ spiritual life of the monastery ⓘ |
| patronSaint | Saint Benedict of Nursia ⓘ |
| religiousAffiliation |
Roman Catholicism
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surface form:
Roman Catholic Church
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| religiousOrder |
Benedictines
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surface form:
Order of Saint Benedict
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| responsibleFor |
formation of novices
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liturgical life of Monte Cassino ⓘ observance of monastic discipline ⓘ temporal goods of the monastery ⓘ |
| selectionMethod | election by monastic community ⓘ |
| subjectTo |
canon law of the Catholic Church
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constitutions of the Benedictine Confederation ⓘ |
| titleLanguage | Latin ⓘ |
| traditionalLatinTitle | Abbas Montis Cassini ⓘ |
| traditionBegins | 6th century ⓘ |
| vestsWith | pontificalia (abbatial insignia) ⓘ |
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Subject: Abbot of Monte Cassino Description of subject: The Abbot of Monte Cassino is the head of the historic Benedictine monastery at Monte Cassino, overseeing its religious community, spiritual life, and administrative affairs.
Referenced by (3)
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