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Giovanni Antonio Viperano

1555 – 1610

Roman Catholic prelate

Poet Renaissance humanistCatholic bishop
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Lived 1555 – 1610 (aged 54–55). Giovanni Antonio Viperano was a poet, renaissance humanist, catholic bishop and theologian.

Giovanni Antonio Viperani (1535 - March 1610) was an Italian Renaissance humanist and Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Giovinazzo (1589–1610).

Biography Giovanni Antonio Viperani was born in Messina, Sicily. On 17 May 1589, he was appointed by Pope Sixtus V as Bishop of Giovinazzo in the region of Apulia.

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Important facts

Born
1555, Messina
Birth century
16th century
Died
23 March 1610, Giovinazzo
Occupation
Poet, Renaissance humanist, Catholic bishop, theologian
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Giovinazzo
Also known as
Giovanni Antonio Viperani

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Giovanni Antonio Viperano?

Roman Catholic prelate

When was Giovanni Antonio Viperano born?

Giovanni Antonio Viperano was born in 1555 in Messina.

When did Giovanni Antonio Viperano die?

Giovanni Antonio Viperano died on 23 March 1610 in Giovinazzo.

What was Giovanni Antonio Viperano's occupation?

Giovanni Antonio Viperano was a poet, renaissance humanist, catholic bishop and theologian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Giovanni Antonio Viperano

· Wikidata: Q3107012

· DBpedia: Giovanni Antonio Viperani

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