Pius II

But in the midst of these views and opening enterprises, Calixtus died, and Pius II. of Siennese origin, of the family of the Piccolomini, and by name Æneas, succeeded to the pontificate.

The History of Florence 2003

In these designs, and his intentions of a crusade against the Turks, was passed the pontificate of Pius II.

The History of Florence 2003

Pope Pius II had written extensively about the need to convert the heathen multitudes of the world to an understanding of Christ, with the continuing guidance and control of the church.

The Pawprints of History STANLEY COREN 2002

Pope Pius II had written extensively about the need to convert the heathen multitudes of the world to an understanding of Christ, with the continuing guidance and control of the church.

The Pawprints of History STANLEY COREN 2002

Pope Pius II had written extensively about the need to convert the heathen multitudes of the world to an understanding of Christ, with the continuing guidance and control of the church.

The Pawprints of History STANLEY COREN 2002

Pope Pius II had written extensively about the need to convert the heathen multitudes of the world to an understanding of Christ, with the continuing guidance and control of the church.

The Pawprints of History STANLEY COREN 2002

Giovanni Pisano's pulpit in the Duomo in Pisa (ca. 1310), or of a very lightly clad, classical Diana, as on the tomb of Pius II, now in Sant 'Andrea della Valle in Rome (ca. 1473).

Dictionary of the History of Ideas HELEN F. NORTH 1968

Near the Roman gate are remains of an octagon temple or tomb, known as Tosse; there is a Roman bridge near Ponte Celio, also a fine old castle built by Pius II.

Fair Italy, the Riviera and Monte Carlo Comprising a Tour Through North and South Italy and Sicily with a Short Account of Malta W. Cope Devereux

How completely under such a system religion and morals came to be dissociated is seen in the remarks of Pius II, that the Franciscans were excellent theologians, but cared nothing about virtue.

The Profits of Religion: An Essay in Economic Interpretation 1918

In 1460 Pius II ordered a revision of its statutes.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon 1840-1916 1913