Gian Giacomo Cristoforo (1588 – 8 May 1649) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Lacedonia (1649).[1]
Biography
Gian Giacomo Cristoforo was born in Piaggine, Italy in 1588.[2] On 12 April 1649, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent X as Bishop of Lacedonia.[1][2] On 18 April 1649, he was consecrated bishop by Pier Luigi Carafa, Cardinal-Priest of Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti, with Ranuccio Scotti Douglas, Bishop of Borgo San Donnino, and Enea di Cesare Spennazzi, Bishop of Ferentino, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Bishop of Lacedonia until his death on 8 May 1649.[1][2]
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Lacedonia". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Lacedonia (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byFerdinando Bruno | Bishop of Lacedonia 1649 | Succeeded byAmbrosio Viola |
References
- 1.[1.2][1.3]Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice) (1935). HIERARCHIA CATHOLICA MEDII ET RECENTIORIS AEVI Vol IV. Münster: Libraria Regensbergiana. p. 215. (in Latin)
- 2.[2.2][2.3][2.4]Cheney, David M. "Bishop Gian Giacomo Cristoforo". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]