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Pietro Paolo Russo

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Most Reverend
Pietro Paolo Russo
Bishop of Nusco
Church Catholic Church
Diocese Diocese of Nusco
In office 1649–1657
Predecessor Aniello Campagna
Successor Benedetto Rocci
Orders
Consecration 7 March 1649
by Bernardino Spada
Personal details
Born 1611
Santomenna, Italy
Died May 1657 (aged 45–46)
Nusco, Italy

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]

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