Pius II
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Pius II
Summary
Pius II is a human[1]. Born in Pienza[2], he… he was born on October 18, 1405[3]. He passed away in Ancona[4]. He died on August 14, 1464[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], and poet[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,699 views/month, #7,006 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Pius II's place of birth was Pienza[2].
- Pius II died in Ancona[4].
- Pius II was born on October 18, 1405[3].
- Pius II died on August 14, 1464[5].
- Burial took place at Sant'Andrea della Valle[12].
- Pius II's father was Silvio Piccolomini[13].
- Pius II's mother was Vittoria Forteguerri[14].
- A child of Pius II was child of Aeneas[15].
- Pius II held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[16].
- Pius II's professions included Catholic priest[6].
- Pius II's professions included diplomat[7].
- Pius II worked as a writer[8].
- Pius II worked as a university teacher[9].
- Pius II's professions included poet[10].
- Pius II's professions included historian[17].
- Pius II held the position of Pope[18].
- Pius II held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Siena[19].
- Pius II held the position of cardinal[20].
- Pius II held the position of apostolic administrator[21].
- Pius II held the position of Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[22].
- Pius II held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Trieste[23].
- Among Pius II's employers was University of Vienna[24].
- Pius II's education included a stint at University of Siena[25].
- A notable work attributed to Pius II is Letters[26].
- A notable work attributed to Pius II is Historia Austrialis[27].
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Origins and Family
Pius II was born in Pienza[2]. He was born on October 18, 1405[3]. His father was Silvio Piccolomini[13]. His mother was Vittoria Forteguerri[14].
Education
Pius II was educated at University of Siena[25].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], poet[10], and historian[17]. Pius II was employed by University of Vienna[24]. Positions held include Pope[18], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Vatican City[29], founded in 0033[30]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Siena[19], a historical episcopal title[31], in Italy[32], founded in 0400[33]; cardinal[20], a title[34]; apostolic administrator[21], a position[35]; Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[22], a position[36]; and Roman Catholic Bishop of Trieste[23], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[37].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Letters[26]; Historia Austrialis[27], a literary work[38]; Germania[39]; De liberorum educatione[40]; Chrysis[41], a literary work[42]; and De miseriis curialium[43].
Personal Life
A child of Pius II was child of Aeneas[15]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[44].
Death and Burial
Pius II died on August 14, 1464[5]. He died in Ancona[4]. The cause of death was plague[45]. Burial took place at Sant'Andrea della Valle[12].
Why It Matters
Pius II ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,699 views/month, #7,006 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 100 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
Works attributed to him include The Tale of Two Lovers[48], a literary work[49], founded in 1444[50].
FAQs
Where was Pius II born?
Pius II was born in Pienza[2].
Where did Pius II die?
Pius II died in Ancona[4].
Who were Pius II's parents?
Pius II's father was Silvio Piccolomini[13]. Pius II's mother was Vittoria Forteguerri[14].
What did Pius II do for work?
Pius II worked as Catholic priest[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], and poet[10].
Where did Pius II go to school?
Pius II was educated at University of Siena[25].