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Giovanni Domenico de Cupis

1493 – 1553

Catholic cardinal

Catholic priest Catholic bishop
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Lived 1493 – 1553 (aged 59–60). Giovanni Domenico de Cupis was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Giovanni Domenico de Cupis (Cupi, Cuppi) (1493–1553) was an Italian Cardinal, created by Pope Leo X in the consistory of 1 July 1517.

Biography He was Crown-cardinal of the Kingdom of Scotland. He was a friend of Ignatius Loyola.

His mother was Lucrezia Normanni, who had had a daughter Felice della Rovere by Pope Julius II before marrying Bernardino de Cupis, Giovanni Domenico's father. He owed early advancement as Bishop of Trani to Julius.

He was Bishop of Albano in 1531, Bishop of Sabina in 1532, Bishop of Porto e Santa Rufina in 1535 and Bishop of Ostia in 1537. Dean of the College of Cardinals in 1541.

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Important facts

Born
1493, Rome
Birth century
15th century
Died
10 December 1553, Rome
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Positions held
Dean of the College of Cardinals, Protonotary apostolic, Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals, Cardinal-Bishop of Albano

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Giovanni Domenico de Cupis?

Catholic cardinal

When was Giovanni Domenico de Cupis born?

Giovanni Domenico de Cupis was born in 1493 in Rome.

When did Giovanni Domenico de Cupis die?

Giovanni Domenico de Cupis died on 10 December 1553 in Rome.

What was Giovanni Domenico de Cupis's occupation?

Giovanni Domenico de Cupis was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Giovanni Domenico de Cupis

· Wikidata: Q249103

· DBpedia: Giovanni Domenico de Cupis

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