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Pius III, Pope
Pontificate: Sept.
Pope pius iii biography of christopher columbus
22, , to Oct. 18, ; b. Francesco Todeschini Piccolomini, Siena, c. His father was Nanno Todeschini; his mother, Laodinica Piccolomini, was a sister of pius ii. Pius conferred upon him the use of the Piccolomini surname.
Although his father had wealth, it was his uncle who fostered his studies in law at Perugia, where he received the doctorate.
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He was then made archbishop of Siena although only 20 years old and a deacon. In March he was created cardinal deacon of S. Eustachio. He served as papal legate under four pontiffs. His diplomatic service began in when Pius II sent him as legate to the Marches.
Paul II made him legate in Germany.
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Having learned German, he defended the interests of the Church effectively both with the emperor and before the Imperial Diet at Regensburg (). Under Sixtus IV he remained in Rome, winning praise for his upright life, gentleness, and culture.
Innocent VIII entrusted him with the task of restoring peace in Umbria,