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Piccolomini, very rare, could have in addition to the original Tuscan stock a strain in Rome and also one probably not secondary in the Bari area, Piccolomo is typical of the Bari area, of Corato in particular, should derive from a nickname related to the short stature, probably typical of the family original. Traces are found, for example, in Rome in the 1500s with a Petrus Benenatus de Piccolominibus, to this family also belonged Pope Pius III, formerly Cardinal Francesco Todeschini Piccolomini (1439 - 1503). additions provided by D. Todeschini This noble family originally from Siena had 2 popes, in addition to the aforementioned Pius III, born in Siena, Pope from 08/10/1503 to 10/18/1503, who died a few days after his election, also Pius II, Pope from 09/03/1458 to 14/08/1464, born in Corsignano, near Siena and considered as one of the best humanists of his time. He appealed to Christian princes trying to organize a fourth crusade against the Turks, but died in Ancona before succeeding.
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