Fabrizio Carafa (1588 – March, 1651) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Bitonto (1622–1651).[1][2]
Biography
Fabrizio Carafa was born in Naples, Italy in 1588.[2] On 24 January 1622, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XV as Bishop of Bitonto.[1][2] On 6 February 1622, he was consecrated bishop by Francesco Sacrati (cardinal), Cardinal-Priest of San Matteo in Merulana, with Alfonso Giglioli, Bishop of Anglona-Tursi, and Carlo Bovi, Bishop of Bagnoregio, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Bishop of Bitonto until his death in March 1651.[1][2]
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Bitonto". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops)
- Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Bitonto (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops)
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byGiovanni Battista Stella | Bishop of Bitonto 1622–1651 | Succeeded byAlessandro Crescenzi (cardinal) |
References
- 1.[1.2][1.3]Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice) (1935). HIERARCHIA CATHOLICA MEDII ET RECENTIORIS AEVI Vol IV. Münster: Libraria Regensbergiana. p. 116. (in Latin)
- 2.[2.2][2.3][2.4][2.5]"Bishop Fabrizio Carafa" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved August 21, 2016