Pope from 1455 to 1458 from the Borgia family From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pope Callixtus III (Latin: Callistus Tertius; December 31, 1378–August 6, 1458),[1] born Alfonso de Borja, was an Spanish official of the Roman Catholic Church and the 210th Pope from April 8, 1455 until his death.[2]
Pope Callixtus III | |
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| Bishop of Rome | |
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| Papacy began | 8 April 1455 |
| Papacy ended | 6 August 1458 |
| Predecessor | Nicholas V |
| Successor | Pius II |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 31 August 1429 by Pierre de Foix |
| Created cardinal | 2 May 1444 by Eugene IV |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Alfons de Borja |
| Born | 31 December 1378
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| Died | 6 August 1458 (aged 79) Rome, Papal States |
| Children | Francisco de Borja |
| Previous post | List of posts
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| Coat of arms |  |
| Other popes named Callixtus | |
After Nicholas V died, Cardinal Borgia was elected pope on April 8, 1455. He chose to be called Callixtus III.[6]
In 1456, Callixtus authorized a review of the trial of Joan of Arc; and she was found innocent.[7]
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