Pope Pius VI (Dupin)
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Pope Pius VI (Dupin)
POPE PIUS VI (Giovanni Angelo Braschi) captured and deported to Valence by the French
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1775 1799 Angelo Braschi Captured Deported Dupin Giovanni Pius Pope Reigned Valence
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In this evocative image from the annals of history, Pope Pius VI (Giovanni Angelo Braschi) is depicted as a captive, surrounded by French soldiers. The year was 1799, and the Pope, who had reigned since 1775, had been taken prisoner during the French occupation of Rome. Pius VI, born on December 25, 1717, in Senigallia, Italy, had ascended to the papacy at the age of fifty-eight. He was a man of great learning and piety, known for his efforts to reform the Church and promote peace. However, his tenure was marked by political turmoil and conflict, including the French Revolution and the subsequent invasion of the Papal States. In September 1798, French troops, led by General Berthier, entered Rome and took control of the city. Pius VI, recognizing the futility of resistance, agreed to a truce and signed the Treaty of Tolentino on February 19, 1799. But the French, who sought to establish the Roman Republic, were not satisfied with this arrangement. In August of that year, they invaded the Papal States once again, and Pius VI was captured on August 20 in the town of Valence, where he had sought refuge. The Pope was taken to France, where he was imprisoned in the Fort de Ham in Valence. He was eventually put on trial for treason and other charges, but the proceedings were a sham, and he was found guilty. Pius VI was sentenced to life imprisonment and died in the fort on August 29, 1799. This poignant image of Pope Pius VI as a captive serves as a reminder of the tumultuous history of the papacy and the challenges faced by its leaders in times of political upheaval. The image, captured in the late 18th century, is a testament to the enduring power of historical records to transport us back in time and offer valuable insights into the past.
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