Pietro Paolo Russo (1611–1657) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Nusco (1649–1657).[1]
Biography
Pietro Paolo Russo was born in Santomenna, Italy in 1611.[2] On 1 March 1649, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent X as Bishop of Nusco.[1][2] On 7 March 1649, he was consecrated bishop by Bernardino Spada, Cardinal-Priest of San Pietro in Vincoli, with Sallustio Pecólo, Bishop Emeritus of Venosa, and Donato Pascasio, Bishop of Trevico, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Bishop of Nusco until his death in May 1657.[2]
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Nusco". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Nusco (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byAniello Campagna | Bishop of Nusco 1649–1657 | Succeeded byBenedetto Rocci |
References
- 1.[1.2]Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice) (1935). HIERARCHIA CATHOLICA MEDII ET RECENTIORIS AEVI Vol IV. Münster: Libraria Regensbergiana. p. 263. (in Latin)
- 2.[2.2][2.3][2.4]Cheney, David M. "Bishop Pietro Paolo Russo". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]