Girolamo Pignatelli (1566 – 22 December 1618) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Rossano (1615–1618).[1]
Biography
Pignatelli was born in Naples, Italy in 1566 and ordained a priest in the Congregation of Clerics Regular of the Divine Providence.[1]
On 18 May 1615, Pignatelli was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Archbishop of Rossano.[1]
On 28 May 1615, Pignatelli was consecrated bishop by Giovanni Garzia Mellini, Cardinal-Priest of Santi Quattro Coronati with Ascanio Gesualdo, Archbishop of Bari-Canosa, and Giovanni Battista del Tufo, Bishop Emeritus of Acerra, serving as co-consecrators.[1]
Pignatelli served as Archbishop of Rossano until his death on 22 December 1618.[1]
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Archdiocese of Rossano-Cariati". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. (for Chronology of Bishops)
- Chow, Gabriel. "Archdiocese of Rossano-Cariati (Italy)". GCatholic.org. (for Chronology of Bishops)
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byMario Sassi | Archbishop of Rossano 1615–1618 | Succeeded byErcole Vaccari |
References
- 1.[1.2][1.3][1.4][1.5]"Archbishop Girolamo Pignatelli, C.R." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved November 24, 2016