About Giovanni Battista Bellé
Lived 1776 – 1844 (aged 67). Giovanni Battista Bellé was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Giovanni Battista Bellé (4 October 1776 - 30 June 1844) was an Italian priest who became Bishop of Mantua, based in the city of Mantua, Italy.
Bellé was born in Lodi, Lombardy, on 4 October 1776. He was ordained a priest on 28 February 1801. At the time of his appointment he was dean of the parish of Lodi Cathedral. He was selected as Bishop of Mantova on 20 February 1835, confirmed as bishop on 24 July 1835, and ordained two days later.
Bellé undertook a detailed pastoral visit of his diocese. He paid particular attention to the seminary, and restored its original buildings for use as a minor seminary. He died on 30 June 1844.
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Italian bishop (1776-1844)
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Giovanni Battista Bellé was born on 4 October 1776 in Lodi.
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Giovanni Battista Bellé was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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