Election
Elected Pope
Role range: 1846-1878
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Pius IX Biography and Timeline
Follow Pius IX through 6 dated historical records for Italy.
Pius IX, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
6Distinct records
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1846–1848Years on this page
1846
Pope
Appointed Pope, formerly Cardinal Masatai-Ferretti
Role range: 1846-1878
1848
Constitution of Italy
Pope Pius IX grants a constitution to the Papal States, which was both unexpected and surprising considering the historical recalcitrance of the Papacy
Role range: 1848-1849 – 1846-1878
Risorgimento
Pope Pius IX grants a constitution to the Papal States, which was both unexpected and surprising considering the historical recalcitrance of the Papacy
Role range: 1848-1849 – 1846-1878
Risorgimento
Following the assassination of his Minister Pellegrino Rossi, Pius IX fled Rome
Role range: 1848-1849 – 1846-1878
Risorgimento
Following the assassination of his Minister Pellegrino Rossi, Pius IX fled Rome. The republics have the upper hand, forcing the monarchs to flee their capitals, including Pope Pius IX
Role range: 1848-1849 – 1846-1878
Records, sources and methodology
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