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Niccola Clarelli Parracciani

1799 – 1872

Catholic cardinal

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Lived 1799 – 1872 (aged 73). Niccola Clarelli Parracciani was an Italian catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Niccola Paracciani Clarelli (12 April 1799 – 7 July 1872) was a Catholic Cardinal and was Arch-Priest of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.

He was also Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals, Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops and Secretary of the Roman Curia.

Biography Paracciani was born on 12 April 1799 in Rieti. He was educated at the Archgymnasium of Rome where he received a doctorate in utroque iuris, both civil and canon law on 8 July 1822. and in 1870 was appointed Archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica. Clarelli participated in the Papal Conclave of 1846 that elected Pope Pius IX and in the First Vatican Council in 1869 and 1870.

Paracciani died on 7 July 1872 at Vico Equense and was temporarily buried there.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, Pontifical Academy of Ecclesiastical Nobles
Positions held
Cardinal, Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals, Roman Catholic Bishop of Montefiascone
Also known as
Nicola Paracciani Clarelli, Niccola Paracciani Clarelli

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Niccola Clarelli Parracciani?

Catholic cardinal (1799–1872)

When was Niccola Clarelli Parracciani born?

Niccola Clarelli Parracciani was born on 12 April 1799 in Rieti.

When did Niccola Clarelli Parracciani die?

Niccola Clarelli Parracciani died on 7 July 1872 in Vico Equense.

What was Niccola Clarelli Parracciani's occupation?

Niccola Clarelli Parracciani was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Niccola Clarelli Parracciani?

Niccola Clarelli Parracciani was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Niccola Clarelli Parracciani

· Wikidata: Q2254153

· DBpedia: Niccola Paracciani Clarelli

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