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Joannes Mattaeus Caryophyllis

1565 – 1635

Roman Catholic theologian and humanist, opponent of the Orthodox church

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Lived 1565 – 1635 (aged 69–70). Joannes Mattaeus Caryophyllis was a theologian, renaissance humanist, translator and catholic priest.

Joannes Mattaeus Caryophyllis (1566–1633) was a Catholic prelate who served as Titular Archbishop of Iconium (1622–1633).

Biography Joannes Mattaeus Caryophyllis was born in La Canée in 1566. On 8 August 1622, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XV as Titular Archbishop of Iconium. On 18 September 1622, he was consecrated bishop by Francesco Sacrati (cardinal), Bishop of Cesena, with Sebastiano Poggi, Bishop Emeritus of Ripatransone, and Girolamo Tantucci, Bishop of Grosseto, serving as co-consecrators. He served as Titular Archbishop of Iconium until his death on 23 May 1633.

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

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Important facts

Born
1565, Chania
Birth century
Died
1635, Rome
Positions held
Catholic archbishop, Titular archbishop
Also known as
Johannes Matthaeus Caryophilos, Mathaios Johannes Karyofyllis

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Roman Catholic theologian and humanist, opponent of the Orthodox church

When was Joannes Mattaeus Caryophyllis born?

Joannes Mattaeus Caryophyllis was born in 1565 in Chania.

When did Joannes Mattaeus Caryophyllis die?

Joannes Mattaeus Caryophyllis died in 1635 in Rome.

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Joannes Mattaeus Caryophyllis was a theologian, renaissance humanist, translator and catholic priest.

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· Wikipedia: Joannes Mattaeus Caryophyllis

· Wikidata: Q29949102

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