About Giacomo Carafa
Giacomo Carafa was a catholic priest.
Giacomo Carafa (died 1664) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Rossano (1646–1664).
Biography Giacomo Carafa was born in Naples, Italy and ordained a priest in June 1646. On 18 Oct 1646, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent X as Archbishop of Rossano. On 21 Oct 1646, he was consecrated bishop by Pier Luigi Carafa (seniore), Cardinal-Priest of Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti, with Alfonso Sacrati, Bishop Emeritus of Comacchio, and Ranuccio Scotti Douglas, Bishop of Borgo San Donnino, serving as co-consecrators. He served as Archbishop of Rossano until his death on 7 Apr 1664.
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Who was Giacomo Carafa?
17th-century Roman Catholic bishop
When was Giacomo Carafa born?
Giacomo Carafa was born in Naples.
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Giacomo Carafa died on 7 April 1664.
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Giacomo Carafa was a catholic priest.
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