Francesco Arcudio, C.R. (1589 – 7 October 1641) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Nusco (1639–1641).[1]

Most Reverend

Francesco Arcudio
Bishop of Nusco
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Nusco
In office1639–1641
PredecessorMichael Rezzi
SuccessorGiovanni Mauro
Orders
Consecration25 December 1639
by Alessandro Cesarini (iuniore)
Personal details
Born1589
Died7 October 1641 (age 52)
Nusco, Kingdom of Naples
NationalityItalian

Biography

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Francesco Arcudio was born in Soleto, then part of the Kingdom of Naples, and ordained a priest in the Congregation of Clerics Regular of the Divine Providence.[2] On 19 December 1639, he was appointed by Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Nusco.[1][2] On 25 December 1639, he was consecrated bishop by Alessandro Cesarini (iuniore), Cardinal-Deacon of Sant'Eustachio, with Marcantonio Bragadin (cardinal), Bishop of Vicenza, and Giovanni Battista Scanaroli, Titular Bishop of Sidon, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Bishop of Nusco until his death on 7 October 1641.[1][2]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice) (1935). HIERARCHIA CATHOLICA MEDII ET RECENTIORIS AEVI Vol IV. Münster: Libraria Regensbergiana. p. 263. (in Latin)
  2. ^ a b c d Cheney, David M. "Bishop Francesco Arcudio, C.R." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Nusco
1639–1641
Succeeded by