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Pius II

Pius II (1405–1464) was a catholic priest, diplomat and writer.

Also recorded as Enea Silvio Bartolomeo Piccolomini; Pope Pius II; pape Pie II; Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini; papa Pio II; Pius II. Papst.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Enea Silvio Piccolomini.

Born at Pienza in 1405, died at Ancona in 1464.

In detail

Pius II studied at University of Siena. the recorded working language is Latin and Italian.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Rome and Papal States. Employment is recorded with University of Vienna. Positions recorded include Pope and Roman Catholic Bishop of Siena.

Works named in the authority record are Letters, Historia Austrialis, Germania, De liberorum educatione, Chrysis and De miseriis curialium.

Work by Pius II is recorded in the collections of J. Paul Getty Museum.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Pope Pius II”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q101437: Pius II

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