When was Pope Pius III born?

Pope Pius III was born on 9 May 1439 in Sarteano.

What positions has Pope Pius III held?

Positions held by Pope Pius III include: Pope (1503–1503); apostolic administrator (1496–1503); apostolic administrator (1495–1498); apostolic administrator (1485–1494); cardinal protodeacon (1471–1503).

Where did Pope Pius III study?

Pope Pius III was educated at University of Perugia.

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Pope Pius III

Pope of the Catholic Church from 22 September to 18 October 1503

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Pope Pius III (Italian: Pio III, Latin: Pius Tertius; 9 May 1439 – 18 October 1503), born Francesco Todeschini, then Francesco Todeschini-Piccolomini, was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 22 September 1503 to his death. At just twenty-six days, he had one of the shortest pontificates in papal history.

Quick facts

Born: 9 May 1439 wd
Place of birth: Sarteano wd
Died: 18 October 1503 wd
Place of death: Rome wd
Citizenship: Papal States wd
Occupation: Catholic priest, Catholic bishop wd
Education: University of Perugia wd

Positions held wd

Pope (2 October 1503 – 18 October 1503)
apostolic administrator (1496–1503)
apostolic administrator (31 October 1495 – 14 March 1498)
apostolic administrator (21 February 1485 – 26 May 1494)
cardinal protodeacon (30 August 1471 – 22 September 1503)
cardinal-deacon (26 March 1460 – 22 September 1503)
cardinal (since 5 March 1460)
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Siena (6 February 1460 – 22 September 1503)
abbot (1460–1503)

About

Francesco was the nephew of Pope Pius II, who granted him the use of the family name "Piccolomini", and appointed the twenty-one-year old Francesco as Archbishop of Siena. He served as papal legate in a number of places. In 1503, the now-frail Francesco, known as Cardinal Piccolomini, was elected pope as a compromise candidate between the Borgia and della Rovere factions. Although he announced plans for reforms, he died less than a month later.

Questions

When was Pope Pius III born?: Pope Pius III was born on 9 May 1439 in Sarteano.
What positions has Pope Pius III held?: Positions held by Pope Pius III include: Pope (1503–1503); apostolic administrator (1496–1503); apostolic administrator (1495–1498); apostolic administrator (1485–1494); cardinal protodeacon (1471–1503).
Where did Pope Pius III study?: Pope Pius III was educated at University of Perugia.

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