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Ambrogio Torriano

d. 1679

17th-century Roman Catholic bishop

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Ambrogio Torriano was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Ambrogio Torriano (died 1679) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Como (1666–1679).

Biography Ambrogio Torriano was born in the village of Indovero in the comune of Casargo, Italy. In the papal consistory of 15 December 1666 he was appointed by Pope Alexander VII as Bishop of Como. On 21 December 1666 he was consecrated bishop by Benedetto Odescalchi, Cardinal-Priest of Sant'Onofrio, with Giacomo de Angelis, Archbishop of Urbino, and Marco Galli, Bishop of Rimini, serving as co-consecrators. He served as Bishop of Como until his death on 9 October 1679.

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Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Como

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ambrogio Torriano?

17th-century Roman Catholic bishop

When did Ambrogio Torriano die?

Ambrogio Torriano died on 9 October 1679.

What was Ambrogio Torriano's occupation?

Ambrogio Torriano was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ambrogio Torriano

· Wikidata: Q56885712

· DBpedia: Ambrogio Torriano

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