Pius VII, Pope (Papal States) : All Data

Pius VII, born Barnaba Niccolò Maria Luigi Chiaramonti, was the Pope who reigned over the Papal States from 1800 to 1823. During his tenure, he faced significant challenges, including the Napoleonic Wars. The most important wars that occurred during his rule were the War of the Second Coalition (1798-1802), the War of the Third Coalition (1803-1806), and the Peninsular War (1807-1814). These conflicts greatly impacted the Papal States, as they were caught in the middle of the power struggles between Napoleon Bonaparte and other European powers. Despite the turbulent times, Pius VII is also remembered for his efforts to restore the Jesuits and his role in the Concordat of 1801 with Napoleon.