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Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno

1578 – 1641

Catholic cardinal

Catholic priest NuncioCatholic bishop
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About Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno

Lived 1578 – 1641 (aged 62). Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno was an Italian catholic priest, nuncio and catholic bishop.

Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno (1578 – 1641) (also known as Gian Francesco Guidi di Bagno, Gianfrancesco Guidi di Bagno, Giovanni Francesco Bagni or Gianfrancesco de' Conti Guidi di Bagno)

In 1596, he received the commendation of the Abbey of St Mary of Mater Domini near Salerno. In 1597, he was appointed Protonotary apostolic, member of the college of protonotarii apostolici de numero participantium which was facilitated by his kinship with Cardinals Marcantonio and Ascanio Colonna.

He was elevated cardinal and reserved in pectore in 1627 and installed in 1631.

In 1630, in Paris, Cardinal Guidi di Bagno met Gabriel Naudé who became his librarian and secretary and accompanied him in 1631 to Italy, and René Descartes highly appreciated him.

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Important facts

Born
4 October 1578, Florence
Birth century
16th century
Died
24 July 1641, Rome
Occupation
Catholic priest, nuncio, Catholic bishop
Nationality
Grand Duchy of Tuscany, Papal States
Education
University of Bologna, University of Parma
Positions held
Cardinal, Titular archbishop of Patrae, Diocesan bishop, Apostolic Nuncio to France
Also known as
Giovanni Francesco Bagni

Family & relationships

Parent
Colonna family
Parent
Zagarolo

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1560 – 1608
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Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno was born on 4 October 1578 in Florence.

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Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno died on 24 July 1641 in Rome.

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Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno was a catholic priest, nuncio and catholic bishop.

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Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno

· Wikidata: Q3107186

· DBpedia: Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno

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