Born: 20 November 1761 · Died: 30 November 1830 · Age at death: 69
How old was Pius VIII when he died?
Pius VIII died aged 69. He was born on 20 November 1761 and died on 30 November 1830.
Pope who led the Catholic Church from 1829 to 1830
Did you know?Despite his very brief reign, he issued a significant encyclical condemning secret societies such as the Freemasons.
Quick facts
Date of birth20 November 1761
Date of death30 November 1830
Age at death69
Cause of deathMyocardial infarction
NationalityItalian
BirthplaceCingoli, Italy
OccupationLatin Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Editor's Take:
Pius VIII is one of the less familiar popes of the 19th century, partly because his reign was so short. He had earned respect for standing firm during Napoleon's occupation of Italy. As pope he took a more moderate line than his predecessor Leo XII, easing some harsh policies in the Papal States. He welcomed the Catholic emancipation granted in Britain in 1829. In France he accepted the new monarchy of Louis-Philippe after the revolution of 1830.
Key Milestones
1800: Becomes Bishop of Montalto
1816: Made a cardinal
1829: Elected pope
Pope Pius VIII (Italian: Pio VIII; born Francesco Saverio Maria Felice Castiglioni; 20 November 1761 – 30 November 1830) was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 31 March 1829 to his death in November 1830.
