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Pius XI.
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31 May 1857
† 10 Feb 1939
Desio, Lombardia, Italy
Biography
Pope Pius XI (Italian: Pio XI; born Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti, Italian: [amˈbrɔːdʒo daˈmjaːno aˈkille ˈratti]; 31 May 1857 – 10 February 1939) was head of the Catholic Church from 6 February 1922 until his death in February 1939. He was also the first sovereign of Vatican City upon its creation on 11 February 1929.
Also Known As
Bishop of Rome, Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti, Papež Pius XI.
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