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Pope Pio VII Chiaramonti
Tipology Pope
Profile
He loved archeology and founded the Museum Chiaramonti in Vatican. He
was deported by Napoleon in 1809, but could come back to Rome in 1814.
Historic valuation
He was an important pope as for arts, in a difficult moment during the Napoleon period.
Memories in the town of today
Piana Library (his own in Rome); Palace Chiaramonti (family palace); Church of St. Cristina
Place and date of birth
Cesena, 14th August 1742.
Place and date of death
Roma, 1823.
