Pius XI
(1857-1939)

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1922 to 1939 – Pius XI was born in Desio (Italian comune) on May 31st, 1857 and died in Vatican City (Holy See's independent city-state, an enclave within Rome, Italy) on February 10th, 1939 at the age of 81. Today Pius XI would be 166 years old.

Age

how old was Pius XI when he died?

Pius XI died in 1939 at the age of 81.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 31st, 1857 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Desio Italian comune
Death Date	February 10th, 1939 (Friday)
Death place	Vatican City Holy See's independent city-state, an enclave within Rome, Italy
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Pius XI

Birthday

When was Pius XI born?

Pius XI was born on May 31st, 1857.

Death

When did Pius XI die?

Pius XI died on February 10th, 1939 at the age of 81 in Vatican City (Holy See's independent city-state, an enclave within Rome, Italy). Today Pius XI would be 166 years old.