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Pope Pius VIII

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Pope Pius VIII

Birth
Cingoli, Provincia di Macerata, Marche, Italy
Death
30 Nov 1830 (aged 69)
Rome, Città Metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Lazio, Italy
Burial
Vatican City
Plot
Monument to Pius VIII
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Roman Catholic Pope. Born Francesco Saverio Castiglioni. Upon his accession to the throne, he ordered all his relatives to resign positions they held in the Church in order to avoid even the appearance of impropriety. The character of Pius VIII was mild and amiable, and he enjoyed a reputation for learning, being especially versed in canon law, numismatics, and Biblical literature.
Roman Catholic Pope. Born Francesco Saverio Castiglioni. Upon his accession to the throne, he ordered all his relatives to resign positions they held in the Church in order to avoid even the appearance of impropriety. The character of Pius VIII was mild and amiable, and he enjoyed a reputation for learning, being especially versed in canon law, numismatics, and Biblical literature.

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: MC
  • Added: May 21, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8808635/pius_viii: accessed ), memorial page for Pope Pius VIII (20 Nov 1761–30 Nov 1830), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8808635, citing Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City; Maintained by Find a Grave.