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Galeazzo Gegald

1512 – 1582

Bishop of Bagnoregio

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Lived 1512 – 1582 (aged 69–70). Galeazzo Gegald was an Italian catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Galeazzo Gegald or Galeazzo Regardus (French: Gallois de Regard) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Bagnoregio (1563–1568).

Biography On 15 October 1563, Galeazzo Gegald was appointed during the papacy of Pope Pius IV as Bishop of Bagnoregio. He served as Bishop of Bagnoregio until his resignation in 1568.

Episcopal succession While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of: Claude de Granier, Bishop of Geneva (1579); and the principal co-consecrator of: Giuliano de' Medici, Bishop of Béziers (1567); Tommaso Sperandio Corbelli, Bishop of Trogir (1567); Andrea Minucci, Archbishop of Zadar (1568); Vincenzo Ercolano, Bishop of Sarno (1570); Donato Stampa, Bishop of Nepi e Sutri (1570); Claude de La Baume, Archbishop of Besançon (1570); Nicolò Ormanetto, Bishop of Padua (1570); and Wolfgang Holl, Auxiliary Bishop of Eichstätt (1570).

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Important facts

Born
1512, Clermont
Birth century
Died
1582, Annecy
Nationality
Positions held
Papal chamberlain, Diocesan bishop, Commendatory abbot
Also known as
Galeazzo Regardus

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Galeazzo Gegald?

bishop of Bagnoregio

When was Galeazzo Gegald born?

Galeazzo Gegald was born in 1512 in Clermont.

When did Galeazzo Gegald die?

Galeazzo Gegald died in 1582 in Annecy.

What was Galeazzo Gegald's occupation?

Galeazzo Gegald was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Galeazzo Gegald?

Galeazzo Gegald was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Galeazzo Gegald

· Wikidata: Q24962928

· DBpedia: Galeazzo Gegald

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