About
Head of the Catholic Church from 1878 until his death in 1903 who was known for his intellectualism and his promotion of the rosary.
Before Fame
He wrote poems in Latin as a child.
Trivia
He served as Pope until he was 93, making him the oldest Pope ever.
Family Life
He appointed his older brother, Giuseppe, as a Cardinal once he became Pope.
Associated With
The future Pope Benedict XV saw him speak as a young seminarian.
