Historical FigureMale
Pius XII.
1876 – 1958
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryPope Pius XII was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 2 March 1939 until his death on 9 October 1958. Pius reigned as pope during a highly consequential 19 years that included the Second World War, the Holocaust and the beginning of the Cold War.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
March 2, 1876
Rome
Date of death
October 9, 1958
Castel Gandolfo
Citizenship
Kingdom of Italy · Italy
Occupations & fields
Latin Catholic priestCatholic bishop
Awards & honours
Order of St. Gregory the GreatOrder of Pius IXOrder of the Golden SpurKnight of the Order of the Most Holy AnnunciationKnight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and LazarusKnight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy
- Field and occupation
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