Carlo Visconti (cardinal)
Carlo Visconti (1523 – November 12, 1565) was an Italian Roman Catholic cardinal.
Most Reverend Carlo Visconti | |
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| Cardinal-Priest of Santi Vito, Modesto e Crescenzia | |
 Medal of Carlo Visconti, attributed to Leone Leoni | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
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| Born | 1523 |
| Died | November 12, 1565 (age 42) |
| Nationality | Italian |
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Born in Milan, he was appointed Bishop of Ventimiglia on December 5, 1561 at the age of 38. On March 12, 1565 he was promoted to cardinal and was installed as Cardinal-Priest of Ss. Vito, Modesto e Crescenzia on May 15.[1] Just two months later, on July 6, 1565 he was appointed Bishop of Montefeltro. This term was short-lived as he died on November 12 of the same year, aged just 42.[1]
References
- Cheney, David M. "Carlo Cardinal Visconti †". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018.self-published
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| Preceded by Jean Baptiste de Mari |
Bishop of Ventimiglia 1561–1565 |
Succeeded by Benedetto Lomellini |
| Preceded by Charles Borromeo |
Cardinal-Priest of Santi Vito, Modesto e Crescenzia 1565 |
Succeeded by Guido Luca Ferrero |
| Preceded by Ennio Massari Filonardi |
Bishop of Montefeltro 1565 |
Succeeded by Gianfrancesco Sormani |
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