About Maffeo Vitale
Maffeo Vitale was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Maffeo Vitale, O.F.M. (died 23 June 1669) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Mantua (1646–1669).
Biography Maffeo Vitale was ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor. On 5 February 1646, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent X as Bishop of Mantua. On 11 February 1646, he was consecrated bishop by Giovanni Giacomo Panciroli, Cardinal-Priest of Santo Stefano al Monte Celio, with Alfonso Gonzaga, Titular Archbishop of Rhodus, and Girolamo Farnese, Titular Archbishop of Patrae, serving as co-consecrators. He served as Bishop of Mantua until his death on 23 June 1669.
While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of Benedetto Odescalchi, Bishop of Novara (1651); and Rinaldo d'Este, Bishop of Reggio Emilia (1651).
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Who was Maffeo Vitale?
bishop of Mantua
When was Maffeo Vitale born?
Maffeo Vitale was born in Bergamo.
When did Maffeo Vitale die?
Maffeo Vitale died on 23 June 1669 in Mantua.
What was Maffeo Vitale's occupation?
Maffeo Vitale was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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