Pope Pius III
Former head of the Catholic Church
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Pope Pius III, 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. Wikipedia
Born: May 9, 1439, Sarteano, Italy
Died: October 18, 1503 (age 64 years), Rome, Italy
Buried: St. Peter's Basilica, later moved to Sant'Andrea della Valle
Parents: Laudomia Piccolomini and Nanno Todeschini
Church: Catholic Church
Created cardinal: 5 March 1460; by Pius II
Papacy began: 22 September 1503
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