Ludovico Gonzaga (1588–1632) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Alba (1619–1632).[1] By birth, he was member of the House of Gonzaga.
Biography
Ludovico Gonzaga was born in Mantua, Italy in 1588 as the son of Marchese Prospero Gonzaga di Luzzara (1543-1614) and his wife, Isabella Gonzaga di Sabbioneta and Bozzolo (b. 1555).[2] On 12 August 1619, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Bishop of Alba.[1][2] On 18 August 1619, he was consecrated bishop by Benedetto Giustiniani, Cardinal-Bishop of Sabina, with Ulpiano Volpi, Archbishop Emeritus of Chieti, and Vincenzo Agnello Suardi, Coadjutor Bishop of Mantova, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Bishop of Alba until his death in 1632.[2]
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Alba". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Alba (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byVincenzo Agnello Suardi | Bishop of Alba 1619–1632 | Succeeded byGiovanni Francesco Gandolfo |
References
- 1.[1.2]Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice) (1935). HIERARCHIA CATHOLICA MEDII ET RECENTIORIS AEVI Vol IV. Münster: Libraria Regensbergiana. p. 75. (in Latin)
- 2.[2.2][2.3][2.4]Cheney, David M. "Bishop Ludovico Gonzaga". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]