About Diomede Carafa
Lived 1492 – 1560 (aged 68). Diomede Carafa was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Diomede Carafa (1492–1560) was an Italian Roman Catholic bishop and cardinal.
Biography
A member of the House of Carafa, Diomede Carafa was born in Ariano on 7 January 1492, the son of the noble House of Carafa. He was a relative of Giovanni Pietro Carafa, who became Pope Paul IV. He was buried in his titular church.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Diomede Carafa?
Italian cardinal
When was Diomede Carafa born?
Diomede Carafa was born on 7 January 1492 in Ariano Irpino.
When did Diomede Carafa die?
Diomede Carafa died on 12 August 1560 in Rome.
What was Diomede Carafa's occupation?
Diomede Carafa was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Diomede Carafa (cardinal)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Diomede Carafa. https://biography.guide/diomede-carafa/
MLA: "Diomede Carafa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/diomede-carafa/.
Chicago: "Diomede Carafa." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/diomede-carafa/.
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