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Girolamo Simoncelli

1522 – 1605

Catholic cardinal

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About Girolamo Simoncelli

Lived 1522 – 1605 (aged 82–83). Girolamo Simoncelli was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Infobox Christian leader type = Cardinal name = Girolamo Simoncelli title = Cardinal-Bishop of Porto e Santa Rufina church = Catholic Church diocese = Suburbicarian Diocese of Porto e Santa Rufina term = 16 June 1603 – 24 February 1605 predecessor = Girolamo Rusticucci successor = Domenico Pinelli other_post = Bishop of Orvieto (1554-1562, 1573-1605) previous_post = Cardinal-Bishop of Frascati (1600-1603)Cardinal-Bishop of Albano (1600)Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria in Trastevere (1598-1600)Cardinal-Priest of Santa Prisca (1588-1598)Administrator of Orvieto (1570-1573)Cardinal-Deacon of Santi Cosma e Damiano (1554-1588) ordination = 1573 ordained_by = Fulvio Giulio della Corgna consecration = 8 November 1573 consecrated_by = Fulvio Giulio della Corgna

The Prophecy of the Popes was possibly forged in order to support Simoncelli's bid for the papacy in the second conclave of 1590.

In 1559, the bishop of Orvieto and cardinal, Girolamo Simoncelli, had acquired property for the monastery Buon Gesù, Orvieto.

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Important facts

Born
1522, Orvieto
Birth century
16th century
Died
24 February 1605, Rome
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Positions held
Cardinal-bishop, Diocesan bishop

People in Girolamo Simoncelli's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Girolamo Simoncelli?

Catholic cardinal

When was Girolamo Simoncelli born?

Girolamo Simoncelli was born in 1522 in Orvieto.

When did Girolamo Simoncelli die?

Girolamo Simoncelli died on 24 February 1605 in Rome.

What was Girolamo Simoncelli's occupation?

Girolamo Simoncelli was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Girolamo Simoncelli

· Wikidata: Q951275

· DBpedia: Girolamo Simoncelli

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