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Pope Pius III (Italian: Pio III, Latin: Pius Tertius; 9 May 1439 – 18 October 1503), born Francesco Todeschini, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler 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.
Pius III was an Italian pope during 1503. He was made archbishop of Siena and cardinal deacon in 1460 by his uncle, Pope Pius II (formerly Cardinal Aneas Silvius Piccolomini), who permitted him to assume the name and arms of the Piccolomini. He was employed by subsequent popes in several important.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Born into poverty, Pope Pius III became the 216th pope and had one of the shortest reigns in the long history of the papacy. One of several popes to come from Italy, he is often credited with initiating moral reform combating nepotism and corruption within the Catholic church.
Learn about the life and pontificate of Pope Pius III, the nephew of Pius II and a cardinal-legate. He was elected in 1503 and died after four weeks in office.
Pope Pius III (Latin: Pius Tertius; 29 May 1439 – 18 October 1503), born Franchesco Todeschini and also known as Francesco Todeschini Piccolomini, was an Italian priest of the Roman Catholic Church and the 216th Pope from 22 September to 18 October 1503.
A brief biography of Pope Pius III, the nephew of Pius II and a cardinal-legate in Germany. He was elected in 1503 but died after four weeks of pontificate.
Pius III. 215th Pope of the Catholic Church.
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