Fortunato Durante (1655–1714) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Squillace (1697–1714).[1]
Biography
Fortunato Durante was born in Albi, Italy.[2] On 20 November 1697, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent XII as Bishop of Squillace.[1][2] On 24 November 1697, he was consecrated bishop by Pier Matteo Petrucci, Cardinal-Priest of San Marcello, with Prospero Bottini, Titular Archbishop of Myra, and Giuseppe Felice Barlacci, Bishop Emeritus of Narni, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Bishop of Squillace until his death on 23 November 1714.[2]
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Squillace". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Squillace (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byGennaro Crespino | Bishop of Squillace 1697–1714 | Succeeded byMarco Antonio Attaffi |
References
- 1.[1.2]Ritzler, Remigius; Sefrin, Pirminus (1952). HIERARCHIA CATHOLICA MEDII ET RECENTIORIS AEVI Vol V. Patavii: Messagero di S. Antonio. p. 363. (in Latin)
- 2.[2.2][2.3][2.4]Cheney, David M. "Bishop Fortunato Durante". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]