Celio Piccolomini
Celio Piccolomini (1609–1681) was a Roman Catholic cardinal.
His Eminence Celio Piccolomini | |
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| Cardinal-Priest of San Pietro in Montorio Archbishop of Siena | |
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| Church | Catholic Church |
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| Consecration | 29 Oct 1656 by Giulio Cesare Sacchetti |
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| Born | 1609 Siena, Italy |
| Died | 24 May 1681 (age 72) |
Biography
Celio Piccolomini was born in Siena in 1609. On 29 October 1656, he was consecrated bishop by Giulio Cesare Sacchetti, Cardinal-Bishop of Sabina, with Carlo de' Vecchi, Bishop of Chiusi, and Francesco Rinuccini, Bishop of Pistoia e Prato, serving as co-consecrators.[1][2]
He was named Apostolic Nuncio to France on 15 November 1656 and served until 30 August 1663.
He was made a cardinal on 14 January 1664. He participated in the conclaves that elected Pope Clement IX in 1667, Pope Clement X in 1670, and Pope Innocent XI in 1676.
He was named Archbishop of Siena on 18 March 1681.
He was the principal consecrator of François de Laval de Montmorency, Titular Bishop of Petra in Palaestina (1658); Bonaventura Cavalli, Bishop of Caserta (1668); and Vincenzo Maffia, Bishop of Patti (1671).[2]
References
- Miranda, Salvador. "PICCOLOMINI, Celio (1609-1681)". The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. Florida International University. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
- Cheney, David M. "Celio Cardinal Piccolomini". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
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| Preceded by |
Titular Archbishop of Caesarea in Mauretania 1656–1664 |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by Nicolò Guidi di Bagno |
Apostolic Nuncio to France 1656–1663 |
Succeeded by Carlo Roberti de' Vittori |
| Preceded by Camillo Astalli-Pamphilj |
Cardinal-Priest of San Pietro in Montorio 1664–1681 |
Succeeded by Marco Galli (cardinal) |
| Preceded by Ascanio II Piccolomini |
Archbishop of Siena 1671–1681 |
Succeeded by Leonardo Marsili |
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