Pope Pius III
Pope with a brief papacy
Born
1439
586 years ago
Died
October 18th, 1503
521 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Italy
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Served as Pope for only 26 days in 1503, following the death of Pope Alexander VI. His pontificate was marked by efforts to address corruption within the church. Despite his short reign, he issued several decrees intended to reform the church's financial practices and its moral integrity. His death occurred before substantial initiatives could take hold, leading to a subsequent conclave and the election of Pope Julius II. The brief duration of his administration left a minimal but notable imprint on the papacy's approach to reform.
Reigned as Pope for 26 days
Attempted financial reform within the church
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