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Giuseppe Firrao il Vecchio

1670 – 1744

18th-century Roman Catholic cardinal

Catholic priest Catholic deacon Catholic bishop
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About Giuseppe Firrao il Vecchio

Lived 1670 – 1744 (aged 74). Giuseppe Firrao il Vecchio was a catholic priest, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.

Giuseppe Firrao (1670–1744) was a Roman Catholic cardinal.

Biography He is the Great-uncle of Cardinal Giuseppe Firrao (iuniore). On 11 Apr 1717, he was consecrated bishop by Johann Konrad von Reinach-Hirzbach, Bishop of Basel, with Johann Christoph Haus, Titular Bishop of Domitiopolis, and Konrad Ferdinand Geist von Wildegg, Titular Bishop of Tricale, serving as co-consecrators.

On 4 October 1733, Pope Clement XII appointed Firrao his Secretary of State.

Episcopal succession While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of:

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Important facts

Born
12 July 1670, Luzzi
Birth century
17th century
Died
24 October 1744, Rome
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic deacon, Catholic bishop
Education
Sapienza University of Rome
Positions held
Cardinal, Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals, Diocesan bishop, Titular archbishop
Also known as
Giuseppe Firrao

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Giuseppe Firrao il Vecchio?

18th-century Roman Catholic cardinal

When was Giuseppe Firrao il Vecchio born?

Giuseppe Firrao il Vecchio was born on 12 July 1670 in Luzzi.

When did Giuseppe Firrao il Vecchio die?

Giuseppe Firrao il Vecchio died on 24 October 1744 in Rome.

What was Giuseppe Firrao il Vecchio's occupation?

Giuseppe Firrao il Vecchio was a catholic priest, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Giuseppe Firrao il Vecchio

· Wikidata: Q373883

· DBpedia: Giuseppe Firrao (seniore)

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