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Alessandro Cardinal Sforza

Deceased

Bishop Emeritus of Parma, Italy

Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria in Via

Archpriest of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore {Saint Mary Major Basilica}


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
1534¹Born
26 Apr 156026.3AppointedBishop of Parma, Italy
12 Mar 156531.1Elevated to Cardinal
15 May 156531.3InstalledCardinal-Priest of Santa Maria in Via
1572¹38.0AppointedArchpriest of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore {Saint Mary Major Basilica}
30 Mar 157339.2ResignedBishop of Parma, Italy
16 May 158147.3DiedBishop Emeritus of Parma, Italy

Note(s): ¹ Year Uncertain ; ⁶ Before

MicroData Summary for Alessandro Sforza
(VIAF: 54102177; WikiData: Q2832818)
Alessandro Cardinal Sforza (born 1534, died ) Bishop Emeritus of Parma

EventPlace
Birth PlaceRoma, Diocese of Roma {Rome}
Death PlaceMacerata, Diocese of Macerata
Buried Place (Original)Family Sepulchre, Santa Maria Maggiore, Basilica, Roma, Diocese of Roma {Rome}

  • a cardinal for 16.1 years

Source(s):
  • b: The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church, 12 Mar 1565
  • b: Hierarchia Catholica, Volume 3, Page 270
  • b: Les Ordinations Épiscopales, Year 1560, Number 80*

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