Antonio Leoncillo

Antonio Leoncillo or Antonio Leoncello (died 1653) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Termoli (1651–1653).

Most Reverend

Antonio Leoncillo
Bishop of Termoli
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Termoli
In office1651–1653
PredecessorCherubino Manzoni
SuccessorCarlo Mannello
Orders
Consecration9 Jul 1651
by Marcantonio Franciotti
Personal details
BornSpoleto, Italy
Died1653

Biography

Antonio Leoncillo was born in Spoleto, Italy.[1] On 3 Jul 1651, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent X as Bishop of Termoli.[2][1] On 9 Jul 1651, he was consecrated bishop by Marcantonio Franciotti, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria della Pace.[1] He served as Bishop of Termoli until his death in 1653.[2][1]

References

  1. Cheney, David M. "Bishop Antonio Leoncillo". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved February 14, 2019. [self-published]
  2. Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice) (1935). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. IV. Münster: Libraria Regensbergiana. p. 334. (in Latin)
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Cherubino Manzoni
Bishop of Termoli
1651–1653
Succeeded by
Carlo Mannello
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