In which year was Bénézet born?
Bénézet was born in Avignon, France, around 1165.
Bénézet was born in which country?
Avignon, France was his hometown.
Who approved Bénézet's vision?
Avignon, France was his hometown.Bénézet, a shepherd with little formal education, said that he had been divinely directed in a vision to construct the bridge at the Rhone river in France. The idea was authorized by the bishop of Avignon, who was at first hesitant, and construction started in 1177.
The remains of the bridge are still a pilgrimage site. True or false?
Bénézet, a shepherd with little formal education, said that he had been divinely directed in a vision to construct the bridge at the Rhone river in France. The idea was authorized by the bishop of Avignon, who was at first hesitant, and construction started in 1177.
How many miracles occurred at Bénézet's vision bridge?
According to Christian legend, Bénézet was a shepherd boy who had a vision during an eclipse. True or false?
During the building of the bridge, Bénézet is reported to have performed 8 miracles, which included overcoming several hurdles via divine intervention.
In which year did Bénézet die?
Four years before the bridge was finished, in 1184, he passed away and was buried in a chapel constructed on one of the piers.
In which year were Bénézet's relics enshrined?
Bénézet's relics were kept there until 1669 when a flood wiped out a portion of the bridge. The rediscovered casket was opened, and Bénézet's corpse was discovered to be incorrupt.