Andrea Matteo Acquaviva d'Aragona

Andrea Matteo Acquaviva d'Aragona (died 1576) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Cosenza (1573–1576) and Bishop of Venafro (1558–1573).[1]

Most Reverend

Andrea Matteo Acquaviva d'Aragona
Archbishop of Cosenza
ChurchCatholic Church
In office1573-1576
PredecessorFlavio Orsini
SuccessorFantino Petrignani
Previous post(s)Bishop of Venafro (1558-1573)
Personal details
Died1576
Coat of armsAndrea Matteo Acquaviva d'Aragona's coat of arms

Biography

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On 20 July 1558, Andrea Matteo Acquaviva d'Aragona was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul IV as Bishop of Venafro.[1] On 16 September 1573, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XIII as Archbishop of Cosenza.[1] He served as Archbishop of Cosenza until his death in 1576.[1] While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of Beatus di Porta, Bishop of Chur (1565).[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Archbishop Andrea Matteo Acquaviva d'Aragona" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved March 21, 2016
  • Gennaro Morra, Un vescovo riformatore di Venafro. Andrea Matteo Acquaviva d'Aragona, 1558–1573, in "Campania Sacra: studi e documenti", 13-14 (1982-1983), pagg. 107-148
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  • Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Venafro". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Venafro (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Cheney, David M. "Archdiocese of Cosenza-Bisignano". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Chow, Gabriel. "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cosenza-Bisignano (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Venafro
1558–1573
Succeeded by
Preceded by Archbishop of Cosenza
1573–1576
Succeeded by