Pius III

pope of the Catholic Church from 22 September to 18 October 1503
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Pius III
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Pius III

Summary

Pius III is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sarteano[2]. He was born on June 7, 1439[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on October 18, 1503[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (403 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Pius III was born in Sarteano[2].
  • Pius III died in Rome[4].
  • Pius III was born on June 7, 1439[3].
  • Pius III was born on May 9, 1439[9].
  • Pius III died on October 18, 1503[5].
  • Burial took place at Old St. Peter's Basilica[10].
  • Pius III is buried at Vatican Grotto[11].
  • Burial took place at Sant'Andrea della Valle[12].
  • Pius III's father was Nanni Todeschini[13].
  • Pius III's mother was Laudomia Piccolomini[14].
  • Pius III held citizenship in Papal States[15].
  • Pius III worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Pius III worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Pius III held the position of Pope[16].
  • Pius III held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Siena[17].
  • Pius III held the position of cardinal[18].
  • Pius III held the position of apostolic administrator[19].
  • Pius III held the position of apostolic administrator[20].
  • Pius III held the position of abbot[21].
  • Pius III's education included a stint at University of Perugia[22].
  • Pius III's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • Pius III is recorded as male[24].
  • Pius III's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Pius III's Commons category is recorded as Pius III[26].
  • Pius III's family name is recorded as Todeschini[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Pius III's place of birth was Sarteano[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 7, 1439[3] and May 9, 1439[9]. His father was Nanni Todeschini[13]. His mother was Laudomia Piccolomini[14].

Education

Pius III was educated at University of Perugia[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Pope[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Vatican City[29], founded in 0033[30]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Siena[17], a historical episcopal title[31]; cardinal[18], a title[32]; apostolic administrator[19], a position[33]; abbot[21], an ecclesiastical occupation[34]; and cardinal-deacon[35], a position[36].

Personal Life

Pius III's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Death and Burial

Pius III died on October 18, 1503[5]. He died in Rome[4]. Recorded place of burial include Old St. Peter's Basilica[10], Vatican Grotto[11], and Sant'Andrea della Valle[12].

Why It Matters

Pius III ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (403 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Pius III born?

Born in Sarteano[2], Pius III…

Where did Pius III die?

Pius III died in Rome[4].

Who were Pius III's parents?

Pius III's father was Nanni Todeschini[13]. Pius III's mother was Laudomia Piccolomini[14].

What did Pius III do for work?

Pius III worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did Pius III go to school?

Pius III was educated at University of Perugia[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [35] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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