Simone Pasqua
Italian Roman Catholic bishop and cardinal
About Simone Pasqua
Lived 1492 – 1565 (aged 72). Simone Pasqua was a catholic priest, diplomat and catholic bishop.
Simone Pasqua (1492–1565) was an Italian Roman Catholic bishop and cardinal. He was first appointed Bishop of Luni e Sarzana in Italy in 1561 and then Cardinal-Priest of Santa Sabina in 1565. He became Cardinal-Priest of San Pancrazio in 1565.
Early life Pasqua was born in Taggia on 17 November 1492.
Pope Pius IV made him a cardinal priest in the consistory of 12 March 1565. He received the red hat and the titular church of Santa Sabina on 15 May 1565 On 4 September 1565 he opted for the titular church of San Pancrazio.
Death He died in the Apostolic Palace on 4 September 1565. He was buried in San Pancrazio; his remains were later transferred to Santa Maria della Pace.
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Who was Simone Pasqua?
Italian Roman Catholic bishop and cardinal
When was Simone Pasqua born?
Simone Pasqua was born on 17 November 1492 in Genoa, Taggia.
When did Simone Pasqua die?
Simone Pasqua died on 4 September 1565 in Rome.
What was Simone Pasqua's occupation?
Simone Pasqua was a catholic priest, diplomat and catholic bishop.
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