Francesco Maria Abbiati

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Francesco Maria Abbiati, C.R.L. (died 5 August 1650) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Bobbio (1618–1650).[1]

Biography

Francesco Maria Abbiati was ordained a priest in the Canons Regular of the Lateran.[1] On 3 December 1618, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Bishop of Bobbio.[1] On 21 December 1618, he was consecrated bishop by Giovanni Garzia Mellini, Cardinal-Priest of Santi Quattro Coronati.[1] He served as Bishop of Bobbio until his death on 5 August 1650.[1]

While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of Ippolito Campioni, Bishop of Chiusi (1638); and Francesco Antonio Biondo, Bishop of Capri (1638).[1]

  • Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Bobbio (-Abbey of San Colombano)". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Bobbio–San Colombano (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
Catholic Church titles
Preceded byMarcantonio BelliniBishop of Bobbio 1618–1650Succeeded byAlessandro Porro

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