Mario Millini or Mario Mellini (1677–1756) was a Roman Catholic cardinal.

His Eminence

Mario Millini
Cardinal-Priest of San Marcello
ChurchCatholic Church
Personal details
Born9 February 1677
Died25 July 1756 (age 56)
Rome, Italy

Biography

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Millini was born on 9 February 1677 in Rome, Italy.[1][2] He was related to several cardinals including Antonio Casali, Savo Millini and Giovanni Battista Casali del Drago.[3]

He was promoted to the cardinalate at the request of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria.[1]

He is buried at the Santa Maria del Popolo.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Miranda, Salvador. "MILLINI, Mario (1677-1756)". The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. Florida International University. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
  2. ^ Cheney, David M. "Mario Cardinal Millini (Mellini)". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved January 19, 2019. [self-published]
  3. ^ Florida International University website, The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church section, Biographical Dictionary, Pope Clement XIV, Consistory of December 12, 1770
  4. ^ Churches of Rome website, Santa Maria del Popolo, page 7
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Cardinal-Priest of Santa Prisca
1747–1748
Succeeded by
Preceded by Cardinal-Priest of San Marcello
1748–1756
Succeeded by