About Federico Cesi
Lived 1500 – 1565 (aged 64). Federico Cesi was a catholic priest, bishop and prelate.
Federico Cesi (1 July 1500 — 28 January 1565) was an Italian Roman Catholic bishop and cardinal.
Biography
Federico Cesi was born in Rome on 1 July 1500, the son of Roman noble Angelo Cesi of the House of Cesi and his wife Francesca Cardoli. He was the younger brother of Cardinal Paolo Emilio Cesi. In 1622 the collection, which included the famous Juno Ludovisi, was acquired by Cardinal Ludovico Ludovisi.
Cardinal Cesi died in Rome on 28 January 1565. Following a funeral at Santa Caterina dei Funari, he was buried in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.
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Who was Federico Cesi?
Italian cardinal
When was Federico Cesi born?
Federico Cesi was born on 2 July 1500 in Rome.
When did Federico Cesi die?
Federico Cesi died on 28 January 1565 in Rome.
What was Federico Cesi's occupation?
Federico Cesi was a catholic priest, bishop and prelate.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Federico Cesi (cardinal)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Federico Cesi. https://biography.guide/federico-cesi-catholic-priest/
MLA: "Federico Cesi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/federico-cesi-catholic-priest/.
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