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Francesco Antonio Leopardi

1635 – 1717

Italian Roman Catholic prelate

Catholic priest Catholic bishop
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Lived 1635 – 1717 (aged 82). Francesco Antonio Leopardi was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Francesco Antonio Leopardi (1635–1717) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Tricarico (1685–1717) and Bishop of Marsico Nuovo (1683–1685).

Biography Francesco Antonio Leopardi was born in 1635 in Buonabitacolo, Italy and ordained a priest on 14 March 1671.

On 27 September 1683, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent XI as Bishop of Marsico Nuovo. On 3 October 1683, he was consecrated bishop by Alessandro Crescenzi, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Prisca. On 1 October 1685, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent XI as Bishop of Tricarico. He served as Bishop of Tricarico until his death on 5 February 1717.

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Important facts

Born
21 January 1635, Italy
Birth century
17th century
Died
5 February 1717, Tricarico
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Tricarico, Roman Catholic Bishop of Marsico Nuovo

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Francesco Antonio Leopardi?

Italian Roman Catholic prelate

When was Francesco Antonio Leopardi born?

Francesco Antonio Leopardi was born on 21 January 1635 in Italy.

When did Francesco Antonio Leopardi die?

Francesco Antonio Leopardi died on 5 February 1717 in Tricarico.

What was Francesco Antonio Leopardi's occupation?

Francesco Antonio Leopardi was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francesco Antonio Leopardi

· Wikidata: Q26838300

· DBpedia: Francesco Antonio Leopardi

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