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Giannicolò Conti

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His Eminence

Giannicolò Conti
Cardinal-Bishop of Sabina
Bishop of Ancona e Numana
ChurchCatholic Church
Orders
Consecration26 Apr 1639
by Girolamo Farnese
Personal details
Born1617
Died20 Jan 1698 (age 81)
Ancona, Italy

Giannicolò Conti (1617–1698) was a Roman Catholic cardinal.

Biography

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On 26 Apr 1639, was consecrated bishop by Girolamo Farnese, Cardinal-Priest of Sant'Agnese fuori le mura, with Emilio Bonaventura Altieri, Bishop of Camerino, and Federico Borromeo (iuniore), Titular Patriarch of Alexandria, serving as co-consecrators.[1]

While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of Pietro Lanfranconi, Bishop of Terni (1667).[2]

References

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  1. ^ Miranda, Salvador. "CONTI, Giannicolò (1617-1698)". The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. Florida International University. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
  2. ^ Cheney, David M. "Giannicolò Cardinal Conti". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved January 19, 2019. [self-published]
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria in Traspontina
1666–1691
Succeeded by
Preceded by Bishop of Ancona e Numana
1666–1698
Succeeded by
Preceded by Cardinal-Bishop of Sabina
1691–1698
Succeeded by