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Pope Pius VIII (Italian: Pio VIII; born Francesco Saverio Maria Felice Castiglioni; 20 November – 30 November ) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 31 March to his death in November Pius VIII's pontificate was the shortest of the 19th century, and is likely the See more.
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Pius VII, who held him in high esteem, made him a cardinal (), appointed him bishop of Frascati and summoned him to Rome as grand penitentiary ().
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The character of Pius VIII was mild and amiable, and he enjoyed a reputation for learning, being especially versed in canon law, numismatics, and Biblical literature.
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Pius VIII rd Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate: III, End Pontificate: XI Secular Name: Francesco Saverio Castiglioni: Birth: Cingoli: Breve Missing: biography.