POPE
Pope Callixtus III
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Callixtus III, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1455–1458.
background
Pope Callixtus III, born Alonso de Borja, but referred to in English-language accounts as Alfonso de Borgia as a member of the House of Borgia, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 8 April 1455 to his death, in August 1458.
summary
Pope Callixtus III, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1455–1458.
papacy Start
1455
papacy End
1458
birth Name
Alfons de Borja i Llançol