Giovanni de Torrecilla y Cárdenas
Giovanni de Torrecilla y Cárdenas (2 April 1623 – 24 June 1688) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Brindisi (1681–1688) and Bishop of L'Aquila (1676–1681).[1]
Most Reverend Giovanni de Torrecilla y Cárdenas | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Brindisi | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Brindisi |
| In office | 1681–1688 |
| Predecessor | Manuel de la Torre (archbishop) |
| Successor | Francesco Ramírez |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 28 October 1676 by Pietro Francesco Orsini de Gravina |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 April 1623 Almería, Spain |
| Died | 24 June 1688 (age 65) Brindisi, Italy |
| Previous post | Bishop of L'Aquila (1676–1681) |
Biography
Giovanni de Torrecilla y Cárdenas was born in Almería, Spain on 2 April 1623.[2] On 10 November 1675, he was selected as Bishop of L'Aquila and confirmed by Pope Innocent XI on 19 October 1676.[1][2][3] On 28 October 1676, he was consecrated bishop by Pietro Francesco Orsini de Gravina, Archbishop of Manfredonia, with Angelo della Noca, Archbishop Emeritus of Rossano, and Prospero Bottini, Titular Archbishop of Myra, serving as co-consecrators.[2] On 17 March 1681, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent XI as Archbishop of Brindisi.[1][2] He served as Archbishop of Brindisi until his death on 24 June 1688.[2]
References
- Ritzler, Remigius; Sefrin, Pirminus (1952). HIERARCHIA CATHOLICA MEDII ET RECENTIORIS AEVI Vol V. Patavii: Messagero di S. Antonio. pp. 93 and 128. (in Latin)
- Cheney, David M. "Archbishop Giovanni de Torrecilla y Cárdenas". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
- Chow, Gabriel. "Archbishop Giovanni de Torrecilla y Cardena". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Archdiocese of L'Aquila". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops)
- Chow, Gabriel. "Metropolitan Archdiocese of L'Aquila". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops)
- Cheney, David M. "Archdiocese of Brindisi-Ostuni". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops)
- Chow, Gabriel. "Archdiocese of Brindisi-Ostuni". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops)
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Carlo de Angelis |
Bishop of L'Aquila 1676–1681 |
Succeeded by Arcangelo de Chilento |
| Preceded by Manuel de la Torre (archbishop) |
Archbishop of Brindisi 1681–1688 |
Succeeded by Francesco Ramírez |