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Giovanni Battista Brescia

d. 1660

Roman Catholic bishop

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About Giovanni Battista Brescia

Giovanni Battista Brescia was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Giovanni Battista Brescia (died 1660) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Vicenza (1655–1660).

Biography On 14 June 1655, Giovanni Battista Brescia was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VII as Bishop of Vicenza. On 4 July 1655, he was consecrated bishop by Marcantonio Bragadin, Cardinal-Priest of San Marco, with Pier Luigi Carafa (bishop), Bishop of Tricarico, and Girolamo Farnese, Titular Archbishop of Patrae, serving as co-consecrators. He served as Bishop of Vicenza until his death in 1660.

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Important facts

Died
1660, Vicenza
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Vicenza

Frequently asked questions

Who was Giovanni Battista Brescia?

Roman Catholic bishop

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Giovanni Battista Brescia died in 1660 in Vicenza.

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Giovanni Battista Brescia was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Giovanni Battista Brescia

· Wikidata: Q29623734

· DBpedia: Giovanni Battista Brescia

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