Francesco Gaetano

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Francesco Gaetano or Francesco Caetani (died 1670) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Titular Archbishop of Rhodus (1652–1670) and Apostolic Nuncio to Spain (1652–1654).[1]

Most Reverend

Francesco Gaetano
Titular Archbishop of Rhodus
ChurchCatholic Church
In office1652–1670
PredecessorKarl Kaspar von Leyen-Hohengeroldseck
SuccessorLorenzo Gavotti
Previous post(s)Apostolic Nuncio to Spain (1652–1654)
Orders
Consecration1 September 1652
by Fabio Chigi
Personal details
Died17 March 1670

Biography

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On 12 August 1652, Francesco Gaetano was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent X as Titular Archbishop of Rhodus.[1][2] On 1 September 1652, he was consecrated bishop by Fabio Chigi, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria del Popolo, with Ranuccio Scotti Douglas, Bishop Emeritus of Borgo San Donnino, and Carlo Carafa della Spina, Bishop of Aversa, serving as co-consecrators.[2] On 28 November 1652, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent X as Apostolic Nuncio to Spain until his resignation in December 1654.[2] He served as Titular Archbishop of Rhodus until his death on 17 March 1670.[1][2]

While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of Giovanni Battista del Tinto, Archbishop of Trani (1666).[2]

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. 296. (in Latin)
  2. ^ a b c d e Cheney, David M. "Archbishop Francesco Gaetano". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Apostolic Nuncio to Spain
1652–1654
Succeeded by
Preceded by Titular Archbishop of Rhodus
1652–1670
Succeeded by