About Antonio Díaz
Antonio Díaz was an Italian loss of clerical state, catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Antonio Díaz was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Apostolic Nuncio to Naples (1626–1627) and Bishop of Caserta (1616–1626).
Biography Antonio Díaz was born in Naples, Italy. On 5 June 1616, he was consecrated bishop by Maffeo Barberini, Bishop of Spoleto. On 15 May 1626, he was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Naples by Pope Urban VIII. He resigned as Bishop of Caserta two weeks later on 31 March 1626. He served as Apostolic Nuncio to Naples until his resignation on 17 April 1627.
Episcopal succession While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of: Carlo Carafa, Bishop of Aversa (1616); Lorenzo Campeggi, Bishop of Cesena (1624); Basile Cacace, Titular Archbishop of Ephesus and Auxiliary Bishop of Ravenna (1624); and Antonio Marcello Barberini, Bishop of Senigallia (1625).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Antonio Díaz?
bishop
When was Antonio Díaz born?
Antonio Díaz was born in Naples.
When did Antonio Díaz die?
Antonio Díaz died in 1627 in Naples.
What was Antonio Díaz's occupation?
Antonio Díaz was a loss of clerical state, catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Antonio Díaz?
Antonio Díaz was Italian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Antonio Díaz (bishop)
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