Giovanni Paparoni

Giovanni Cardinal Paparoni^[1] (sometimes known in English as John Cardinal Paparo; died ca. 1153/1154) was an Italian Cardinal and prominent papal legate in dealings with Ireland and Scotland.

He was created Cardinal by Pope Celestine II in 1143.^[2] He presided at the Synod of Kells in 1152, which decided the system of four archbishops (Armagh, Dublin, Cashel, and Tuam) for Ireland.^[3] He argued for a reduction in the number of bishops.^[4]

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^ John Paparo, Paparone.
^ Miranda, Salvador. "PAPARONI, Giovanni (?-ca. 1158)". The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. Florida International University Libraries. OCLC 53276621.
^ The Dioceses of Ireland
^ Warren - Church and state in Angevin Ireland

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[1] John Paparo, Paparone.

[2] Miranda, Salvador. "PAPARONI, Giovanni (?-ca. 1158)". The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. Florida International University Libraries. OCLC 53276621.

[3] The Dioceses of Ireland

[4] Warren - Church and state in Angevin Ireland

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