Pope Pius III, born Francesco Todeschini, then Francesco Todeschini-Piccolomini, was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 22 September 1503 to his death. At just twenty-six days, he had one of the shortest pontificates in papal history.
- Occupation
- Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
- Position held
- Pope, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Siena, cardinal, apostolic administrator
- Citizenship
- Papal States
- Born
- June 7, 1439, May 9, 1439
- Died
- October 18, 1503