Francesco Colonna (bishop)
Most Reverend Francesco Colonna | |
|---|---|
| Church | Catholic Church |
| In office | 1642-1653 |
| Predecessor | Dionisio Tomacelli |
| Successor | Annibale Sillano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1597 |
| Died | 29 Jun 1653 (age 56) Castro di Puglia, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
Francesco Colonna (1597 - 29 Jun 1653) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Castro di Puglia (1642-1653).[1][2][3]
Biography
Francesco Colonna was born in Milazzo, Italy in 1597.[1] On 16 Jun 1642, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Castro di Puglia.[1] On 29 Jun 1642, he was consecrated bishop by Giulio Cesare Sacchetti, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Susanna.[1] He served as Bishop of Castro di Puglia until his death on 29 Jun 1653.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Bishop Francesco Colonna" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved July 15, 2016
- ^ "Diocese of Castro di Puglia" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
- ^ "Titular Episcopal See of Castro di Puglia" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016
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