Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Pius VIII Biography and Timeline

Follow Pius VIII through 6 dated historical records for Italy.

Pius VIII, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

6Distinct records
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1800–1829Years on this page

1800

Pope

Pope · Montalto · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Bishop of Montalto

Role range: 1829-1830

1808

Arrest of Pius VIII

Pope · Vatican · Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Imprisoned for refusing to take an oath of allegiance to Napoleon

Role range: 1800-1815 – 1829-1830

1816

Pope

Pope · Vatican · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Bishop of Cesena

Role range: 1829-1830

1821

Pope

Pope · Frascati · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Bishop of Frascati

Role range: 1829-1830

1829

Decree

Pope · Vatican · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Approves the decrees of the Council of Baltimore

Role range: 1829-1830

Pope

Pope · Vatican · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Pope

Role range: 1829-1830

Records, sources and methodology

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