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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