Lorenzo Campeggi (bishop of Cervia)

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Lorenzo Campeggi
Bishop of Cervia
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Cervia
In office1582–1585
Predecessor
SuccessorDecio Azzolini (seniore)
Personal details
Born1547
Bologna, Italy
Died6 Nov 1585 (age 38)
Previous post(s)Apostolic Nuncio to Naples (1577–1580)
Apostolic Nuncio to Venice (1581–1585)

Lorenzo Campeggi (1547–1585) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Cervia (1582–1585), Apostolic Nuncio to Venice (1581–1585), and Apostolic Nuncio to Naples (1577–1580).[1]

Biography[]

Lorenzo Campeggi was born in Bologna, Italy in 1547.[2] In May 1577, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XIII as Apostolic Nuncio to Naples; he resigned from the position on 5 Jan 1580.[2] On 6 May 1581, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XIII as Apostolic Nuncio to Venice; he resigned from the position on 22 Jun 1585.[2] On 8 Jan 1582, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XIII as Bishop of Cervia.[1][2] He served as Bishop of Cervia until his death on 6 Nov 1585.[1][2]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c Eubel, Konrad (1923). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. III (second ed.). Münster: Libreria Regensbergiana. p. 163. |volume= has extra text (help) (in Latin)
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Cheney, David M. "Bishop Lorenzo Campeggi". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Antonmaria Sauli
Apostolic Nuncio to Naples
1577–1580
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Alberto Bolognetti
Apostolic Nuncio to Venice
1581–1585
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Bishop of Cervia
1582–1585
Succeeded by
Decio Azzolini (seniore)


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