No. 4,914 in the Index · Religion
Pius IX
Pope of the Catholic Church from 1846 to 1878.
The record
Pius IX was a Pope of the Catholic Church from 1846 to 1878. Born on 13 May 1792 in Senigallia, IX died on 7 February 1878 in Apostolic Palace at the age of 85.
Positions held include Archbishop of Spoleto (1827), Roman Catholic Bishop of Imola (1832–1846) and cardinal priest (1840–1878). IX studied at Pontifical Gregorian University.
With a Wikipedia article in 109 languages, Pius IX is No. 4,914 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 13 May 1792, Senigallia
- Died
- 7 February 1878, Apostolic Palace (aged 85)
- Country
- Kingdom of Italy
- Known as
- Catholic priest, diplomat, Catholic bishop
- Field
- Religion
- Education
- Pontifical Gregorian University
- Languages
- Italian, Latin
- Wikipedia editions
- 109
Did you know
35
Was 35 when first archbishop of Spoleto (1827).
85
Lived to 85.
13 May
Shares a birthday with Alphonse Daudet and Maria Theresa of Austria.
8
One of 8 people in the Index born in Senigallia, with Fabri Fibra.
109
Has a Wikipedia article in 109 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1827–Archbishop of Spoleto
- 1832–1846Roman Catholic Bishop of Imola
- 1840–1878Cardinal priest
- 1846–1878Pope
- —Cardinal
Connections
Pius IX
- FatherConte Girolamo Mastai Ferretti
- MotherCaterina Solazzi
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