About Carlo Pio di Savoia
Lived 1622 – 1689 (aged 66). Carlo Pio di Savoia was a catholic priest, catholic bishop, bishop and papal legate.
Carlo Pio di Savoia (7 April 1622 – 13 February 1689) was an Italian Catholic Cardinal of the Pio di Savoia family. He was the nephew of Cardinal Carlo Emanuele Pio di Savoia.
Early life
Pio was born 7 April 1622, the son of Ascanio Pio di Savoia and Eleonora Mattei.
At age 17, Pio went to Rome and then travelled throughout Europe until 1641. Thereafter, he joined the army of the Duke of Ferrara as a colonel but was captured by the Florentines in Moncessino. He was released at the end of the war and was appointed treasurer-general of the Apostolic Chamber in 1650. Two years later, he bought a position (as was the custom) as personal treasurer to Pope Innocent X.
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Who was Carlo Pio di Savoia?
Italian cardinal (1622-1689)
When was Carlo Pio di Savoia born?
Carlo Pio di Savoia was born on 7 April 1622 in Ferrara.
When did Carlo Pio di Savoia die?
Carlo Pio di Savoia died on 13 February 1689 in Rome.
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Carlo Pio di Savoia was a catholic priest, catholic bishop, bishop and papal legate.
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