Historedia
Person

Pius IX

Events
3
Episodes
7
Years
1861–1878

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Pius IX, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. First issue of L'Osservatore Romano

    1861

    Role: Pope

    1. 1 July 1861 · RomeFirst Issue Publication

      The first issue of L'Osservatore Romano was published in Rome on 1 July 1861, following papal approval in late June.

  2. Bersaglieri enter Rome at Porta Pia; plebiscite; Rome becomes Italy's capital

    1870–1871

    Role: Pope

    1. 20 September 1870 · Porta Pia breach, RomeBreach at Porta Pia

      Italian forces breached the Aurelian Walls near Porta Pia, allowing Bersaglieri soldiers to enter Rome and end the Papal States' temporal power.

    2. 2 October 1870 · RomePlebiscite on Annexation

      A plebiscite held in Rome supported the annexation of the city by Italy, legitimizing the capture of the Papal States.

    3. 3 February 1871 · RomeDesignation of Capital

      Rome was officially designated as the capital of unified Italy, completing the Risorgimento, though sources differ on the date's precision.

  3. Death of Pius IX and election of Leo XIII

    1878

    Role: Pope

    1. 7 February 1878 · Apostolic PalaceDeath of Pius IX

      Pius IX died on 7 February 1878 at 5:40 pm, aged 85, while saying the rosary with his staff.

    2. 18-20 February 1878 · Sistine ChapelConclave of 1878

      The conclave assembled in the Sistine Chapel on 18 February 1878 and elected Pecci on the third ballot.

    3. 20 February 1878 · Sistine ChapelElection of Leo XIII

      Cardinal Gioacchino Pecci was elected as Pope Leo XIII on 20 February 1878.

Sources

  1. L'Osservatore Romano Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
  2. Capture of Rome Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
  3. Pope Pius IX Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20