Pope Pius VII

Head of the Catholic Church, ruler of the Papal States from 1800 to 1823 (1742–1823)

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Lived 1742–1823, aged 81

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1742–1823
Aged 81

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Updated 2026-06-01

Pope Pius VII was head of the Catholic Church from 14 March 1800 to his death in August 1823. He was the leader of the Papal States from June 1800 to 17 May 1809 and again from 1814 to his death.

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Pope Pius VII was head of the Catholic Church from 14 March 1800 to his death in August 1823. He was the leader of the Papal States from June 1800 to 17 May 1809 and again from 1814 to his death. Chiaramonti was also a monk of the Order of Saint Benedict in addition to being a well-known theologian and bishop.

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