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Paul III
Pope of the Catholic Church from 1534 to 1549 (1468–1549).
The record
Paul III was a pope of the Catholic Church from 1534 to 1549. Born on 29 February 1468 in Latium, III died on 10 November 1549 in Rome at the age of 81.
Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Montefiascone (1501), apostolic administrator (1508–1510) and Roman Catholic Bishop of Parma (1509). III studied at University of Pisa.
With a Wikipedia article in 93 languages, Paul III is No. 9,671 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 29 February 1468, Latium
- Died
- 10 November 1549, Rome (aged 81)
- Country
- Papal States
- Known as
- Catholic priest
- Field
- Religion
- Education
- University of Pisa
- Languages
- Italian, Latin
- Children
- 3
- Wikipedia editions
- 93
Did you know
33
Was 33 when first roman Catholic Bishop of Montefiascone (1501).
81
Lived to 81.
29 Feb
Shares a birthday with Gioachino Rossini and Pedro Sánchez.
93
Has a Wikipedia article in 93 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1501–Roman Catholic Bishop of Montefiascone
- 1508–1510Apostolic administrator
- 1509–Roman Catholic Bishop of Parma
- 1519–Diocesan bishop
- 1519–1523Cardinal-Bishop of Frascati
- 1523Cardinal-Bishop of Palestrina
- 1524–1534Dean of the College of Cardinals
- 1530–1532Apostolic administrator
- 1534–1549Pope
- —Protonotary apostolic
- —Archbishop
Connections
Paul III
- FatherPier Luigi Farnese Seniore
- MotherGiovanna Caetani
- SiblingGiulia Farnese
- ChildCostanza Farnese
- ChildRanuccio Farnese
- ChildPier Luigi Farnese
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