Pope Pius VIII
Former head of the Catholic Church
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Pope Pius VIII was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 31 March 1829 to his death in November 1830.
Pius VIII's pontificate was the shortest of the 19th century, and is likely the least remembered. Wikipedia
Born: November 20, 1761, Cingoli, Italy
Died: November 30, 1830 (age 69 years), Quirinal Palace, Rome, Italy
Place of burial: St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
Parents: Countess Sanzia Ghislieri and Count Ottavio Castiglioni