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Pope Pius II is known as one of the most prominent leaders of the Roman Catholic Church in the Late Middle Ages.
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Historians of the papacy note that Pius II was unique in that prior to ascending to the height of the Roman See, he served as a layman in a variety of offices.
Pius II is also unique in that he was an incredibly prolific author, giving great insight into his life and how the Catholic Church functioned during his time as its leader.
In this article, we’ll examine Pope Pius II’s life in detail, with particular emphasis on his life before the papacy and many of the initiatives he spearheaded as Bishop of Rome.
Early Life of Pius II
Pius II was born Enea Piccolomini in October of 1405 in Corsignano.
As previously stated, Pius II was a very prominent writer and his autobiography, Commentaries, gives amazing insight into his life. As a young person, Pius II helped his impoverished family of nobles on their farm. Once Pius II turned 18, he left his family’s farm to stu