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About Pope Pius VI
Pope Pius VI was in charge of the Catholic Church and the Papal States from February 15, 1775 until August 29, 1799. He began his career in the church as Cardinal Tommaso Ruffo’s private secretary and went on to serve as his auditor in the office of the Dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals. He also served Popes Benedict XIV, Clement XII and Clement XIV before the latter made him a cardinal in 1773. He was in opposition to the French Revolution and its subsequent repression of the Catholic Church in France. The revolutionists invaded the Papal States and took him as a prisoner in 1798. He is one of the longest-serving popes in history.
Family Life
He was the first of eight children born to Anna Teresa Bandi and Count Marco Aurelio Tommaso Braschi. He cancelled his engagement to his bride-to-be and became an ordained priest in 1758.
Death
After he was taken prisoner for refusing to renounce his authority over the Papal States, he was sent to France where he died on August 29, 1799.
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F.A.Q. about Pope Pius VI
When is Pope Pius VI's birthday?
Pope Pius VI's birthday is on December 27, 1717.
In how many days is Pope Pius VI's birthday?
Pope Pius VI's birthday is in 249 days
How old was Pope Pius VI when he/she died?
Pope Pius VI was 81 years old.
When did Pope Pius VI die?
Pope Pius VI died in August 29, 1799.
How old would Pope Pius VI be today?
Pope Pius VI would be 306 years old if he/she was alive today.
Where was Pope Pius VI from?
Pope Pius VI was born in Cesena.