Domenico della Rovere (bishop)

Domenico della Rovere, O.P. (died 1587) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Asti (1569–1587).[1]

Most Reverend

Domenico della Rovere
Bishop of Asti
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Asti
In office1569–1587
PredecessorGaspare Capris
SuccessorFrancesco Panigarola
Personal details
Died1587

Biography

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Domenico della Rovere was born into a noble family from Asti, he belonged to the Dominican Order. He was ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers.[2] On 3 Mar 1569, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Pius V as Bishop of Asti.[1][2] He served as Bishop of Asti until his death in 1587.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Eubel, Konrad (1923). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. III (second ed.). Münster: Libreria Regensbergiana. p. 121. (in Latin)
  2. ^ a b c Cheney, David M. "Bishop Domenico della Rovere, O.P." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Asti
1569–1587
Succeeded by