Pope Pius VIII
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Pope Pius VIII, Francesco Saverio Castiglioni (1761 - November 30, 1830) was Pope from 1829 to 1830. He was born in Cingoli, Italy. An autopsy carried out after his death found evidence that he had been poisoned.

Preceded by: Pope Leo XII

List of popes

Succeeded by: Pope Gregory XVI

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