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Pius X

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1903 to 1914, saint.

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Pius X was a Pope of the Catholic Church from 1903 to 1914, saint. Born on 2 June 1835 in Riese Pio X, X died on 20 August 1914 in Apostolic Palace at the age of 79.

Positions held include vicar (1858–1867), canon (1875–1884) and chancellor (1875–1884). Honours include Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre.

With a Wikipedia article in 118 languages, Pius X is No. 5,350 in the People and Position Index.

Born
2 June 1835, Riese Pio X
Died
20 August 1914, Apostolic Palace (aged 79)
Country
Kingdom of Italy
Known as
Catholic priest, transitional deacon, Catholic bishop
Field
Religion
Languages
Italian, Latin
Wikipedia editions
118

Did you know

23

Was 23 when first vicar (1858).

79

Lived to 79.

2 Jun

Shares a birthday with Thomas Hardy and Yuri Andropov.

118

Has a Wikipedia article in 118 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Career

Positions held

  1. 1858–1867Vicar
  2. 1875–1884Canon
  3. 1875–1884Chancellor
  4. 1884–Roman Catholic Bishop of Mantova
  5. 1893–1903Patriarch of Venice
  6. 1893–Cardinal
  7. 1903–1914Pope

Honours and works

Awards

  • Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre

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Sources

  1. Wikidata Q43739 (facts, CC0)
  2. Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)