About Rinaldo Orsini
Rinaldo Orsini was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Rinaldo Orsini (died 6 June 1374) was an Italian prelate during the Avignon Papacy. Born in the 1290s, he was a nephew of Cardinal Napoleone Orsini. He was appointed to succeed his uncle as the cardinal deacon of Sant'Adriano al Foro by Pope Clement VI on 17 December 1350. He held nonresident ecclesiastical posts in Italy, Spain, the Low Countries and England, where he was the archdeacon of Leicester for three months in 1346–1347 and later dean of Salisbury. He died during an epidemic at Avignon.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rinaldo Orsini?
Italian cardinal
When was Rinaldo Orsini born?
Rinaldo Orsini was born in Rome.
When did Rinaldo Orsini die?
Rinaldo Orsini died on 6 June 1374 in Avignon.
What was Rinaldo Orsini's occupation?
Rinaldo Orsini was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Rinaldo Orsini (cardinal)
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