Alessandro Filonardi (died 1645) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Aquino (1615–1645).[1]
Biography
Alessandro Filonardi was born in Terra Balbaei.[2] On 18 May 1615, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Bishop of Aquino.[1][2] On 31 May 1615, he was consecrated bishop by Filippo Filonardi, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria del Popolo, with Paolo de Curtis, Bishop Emeritus of Isernia, and Ennio Filonardi, Bishop of Ferentino, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Bishop of Aquino until his death on 21 Jan 1645.[1][2]
Episcopal succession
While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of:[2]
- Giovanni Battista Malaspina, Bishop of Massa Marittima (1629);
- Muzio Colonna, Bishop of Marsi (1629);
- Vittore Capello, Titular Bishop of Famagusta (1633);
- Antonio Maria Pranzoni, Bishop of Minervino Murge (1635);
- Bartolomeo Cresconi, Bishop of Umbriatico (1639);
- Francesco d'Elia e Rossi, Bishop of Siracusa (1639);
- Gerolamo Mascambruno, Bishop of Isernia (1642); and
- Francesco Agostino della Chiesa, Bishop of Saluzzo (1642).
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Aquino e Pontecorvo". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Aquino (Italy)". GCatholic.org. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byFilippo Filonardi | Bishop of Aquino 1615–1645 | Succeeded byAngelo Maldachini |
References
- 1.[1.2][1.3]Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice) (1935). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. IV. Münster: Libraria Regensbergiana. p. 91. (in Latin)
- 2.[2.2][2.3][2.4][2.5]Cheney, David M. "Bishop Alessandro Filonardi". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]