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Death of Pius III

Name: Death of Pius III
Start: 1503-10-18
Location: Rome

When: 18 October 1503
Where: Rome
Part of: Papal Succession: Pius III and Julius II

Pius III died on 18 October 1503 after a 26-day pontificate.

Pius III died on 18 October 1503 from a septic ulcer in his leg. His pontificate lasted only 26 days, from his election on 22 September to his death.

Sources

Pope Pius III Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-16

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