Lorenzo Campeggi (bishop of Cervia)

For the 15th century Italian cardinal, see Lorenzo Campeggi.

For the 17th century Italian bishop, see Lorenzo Campeggi (bishop of Senigallia).

Most Reverend Lorenzo Campeggi
Bishop of Cervia
Church	Catholic Church
Diocese	Diocese of Cervia
In office	1582–1585
Predecessor	Ottavio Santacroce
Successor	Decio Azzolini (seniore)
Personal details
Born	1547 Bologna, Italy
Died	6 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).

Biography

Lorenzo Campeggi was born in Bologna, Italy in 1547. 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. 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. On 8 Jan 1582, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XIII as Bishop of Cervia. He served as Bishop of Cervia until his death on 6 Nov 1585.

External links and additional sources

• Cheney, David M. "Nunciature to Naples". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help) (for Chronology of Bishops)
• Cheney, David M. "Nunciature to Venice". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help) (for Chronology of Bishops)
• Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Cervia". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help) (for Chronology of Bishops)
• Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Cervia (Italy)". GCatholic.org. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help) (for Chronology of Bishops)