Pope Pius III
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Pope Pius III, born Francesco Todeschini, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 September 1503 to his death. At just twenty-six days, he had one of the shortest pontificates in papal history.
Pope Pius III
Former tomb of Pius III
Pope Pius II
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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.
Detail of the Portrait of Pius II by van Gent and Berruguete (c. 1472-76, Ducal Palace, Urbino)
Pope Pius II depicted in a fresco, located in the "Piccolomini library" in Siena, painted by Pinturicchio c. 1507.
Pius II by Cristofano dell'Altissimo.