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Federico Cardinal Gonzaga †

Deceased

Bishop of Mantova, Italy

Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria Nuova

Events

DateAgeEventTitle
Jul 1540³Born
20 Sep 156222.2Ordained SubdeaconSubdeacon of Mantova, Italy
21 Sep 156222.2Ordained DeaconDeacon of Mantova, Italy
6 Jan 156322.5Elevated to Cardinal
27 Mar 156322.7InstalledCardinal-Priest of Santa Maria Nuova
4 Jun 156322.9AppointedApostolic Administrator of Mantova, Italy
27 Dec 156323.4Ordained BishopApostolic Administrator of Mantova, Italy
16 Oct 156424.2AppointedBishop of Mantova, Italy
21 Feb 1565³24.6DiedBishop of Mantova, Italy

Note(s): ³ Day Uncertain

MicroData Summary
Federico Gonzaga
Federico Cardinal Gonzaga
(born Jul 1540, died )
Bishop of Mantova

EventPlace
Birth PlaceMantua, Diocese of Mantova
Ordained SubdeaconMantua, Diocese of Mantova
Ordained DeaconMantua, Diocese of Mantova
Ordained BishopMantua, Diocese of Mantova
Death PlaceMantua, Diocese of Mantova
Buried Place (Original)Saints Peter and Paul, Cathedral, Mantua, Diocese of Mantova

Relatives
  • a bishop for 1.1 years
  • a cardinal for 2.1 years

External Link(s):

Source(s):
  • b: The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church, 6 Jan 1563
  • b: Les Ordinations Épiscopales, Year 1564
  • b: Hierarchia Catholica, Volume 3, Page 234
  • ords/ordd/ordb: AT, 28 Oct 2025

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