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Pius II.

1405 – 1464

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Wikipedia Summary

Pope Pius II, born Enea Silvio Bartolomeo Piccolomini, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 19 August 1458 to his death in 1464.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
October 18, 1405
Pienza
Date of death
August 14, 1464
Ancona
Citizenship

Holy Roman Empire

Occupations & fields
Catholic priestdiplomatwriteruniversity teacherpoethistorian
Notable works
LettersHistoria AustrialisGermaniaDe liberorum educationeChrysisDe miseriis curialium
Field and occupation
210. pápež katolíckej cirkvi
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