Fabio Arcella (died 1560) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Capua (1549–1560),[1] Bishop of Policastro (1537–1542),[2] Bishop of Bisignano (1530–1535),[3] and Apostolic Nuncio to Naples (1529–1530 and 1535–1537).[4]

Most Reverend

Fabio Arcella
Archbishop of Capua
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Capua
In office1549–1560
PredecessorNiccolò Caetani di Sermoneta
SuccessorNiccolò Caetani di Sermoneta
Personal details
Born
Died1560

Biography

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Fabio Arcella was born in Naples, Italy towards the end of the 15th century.[4] In 1528, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VII as Apostolic Nuncio to Naples.[4] On 24 Jan 1530, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VII as Bishop of Bisignano.[3][5] In 1535, he was recalled to Rome and again named Apostolic Nuncio to Naples.[4] On 5 Mar 1537, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul III as Bishop of Policastro.[2][5] He resigned in 1542 and returned to Naples where he again represented the Vatican although without the formal designation as Nuncio.[4] On 18 Jan 1549, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul III as Archbishop of Capua.[1][6] He served as Archbishop of Capua until his death in 1560.[1][6]

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. 151. (in Latin)
  2. ^ a b Eubel, Konrad (1923). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. III (second ed.). Münster: Libreria Regensbergiana. p. 277. (in Latin)
  3. ^ a b Eubel, Konrad (1923). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. III (second ed.). Münster: Libreria Regensbergiana. p. 134. (in Latin)
  4. ^ a b c d e "ARCELLA, Fabio". Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani.
  5. ^ a b Cheney, David M. "Bishop Fabrizio Arcella". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved February 14, 2019. [self-published]
  6. ^ a b Chow, Gabriel. "Archbishop Fabio Arcella". GCatholic.org. Retrieved February 14, 2019. [self-published]
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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Apostolic Nuncio to Naples
1529–1530
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Francesco Piccolomini
Bishop of Bisignano
1530–1535
Succeeded by
Preceded by Apostolic Nuncio to Naples (2nd time)
1535–1537
Succeeded by
Preceded by Bishop of Policastro
1537–1542
Succeeded by
Preceded by Archbishop of Capua
1549–1560
Succeeded by