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Tommaso Ruffo

1663 – 1753

Italian cardinal

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About Tommaso Ruffo

Lived 1663 – 1753 (aged 89). Tommaso Ruffo was an Italian catholic priest, inquisitor, diplomat, art collector and catholic bishop.

Tommaso Ruffo (1663 – 1753) was an Italian Cardinal, who had been archbishop of Ferrara.

Life

He was born in Naples, son of Carlo Ruffo, 3rd Duke of Bagnara.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Sapienza University of Rome
Positions held
Dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal-bishop, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Ferrara, Titular archbishop

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Tommaso Ruffo's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Tommaso Ruffo?

Italian cardinal

When was Tommaso Ruffo born?

Tommaso Ruffo was born on 15 September 1663 in Naples.

When did Tommaso Ruffo die?

Tommaso Ruffo died on 16 February 1753 in Rome.

What was Tommaso Ruffo's occupation?

Tommaso Ruffo was a catholic priest, inquisitor, diplomat, art collector and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Tommaso Ruffo?

Tommaso Ruffo was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tommaso Ruffo

· Wikidata: Q2661419

· DBpedia: Tommaso Ruffo

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