Michele Priuli (died 1603) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Vicenza (1579–1603)[1] and Apostolic Nuncio to Florence (1589–1591).

Most Reverend

Michele Priuli
Bishop of Vicenza
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Vicenza
In office1579–1603
PredecessorMatteo Priuli (bishop)
SuccessorGiovanni Delfino (seniore)
Previous post(s)Apostolic Nuncio to Florence (1589–1591)
Personal details
Born
Died1603

Biography

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Michele Priuli was born in Venice, Italy.[2]

On 3 August 1579, he was appointed Bishop of Vicenza by Pope Gregory XIII.[1][2]

On 10 April 1589, he was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Florence by Pope Sixtus V; he resigned from the position on 3 August 1591.[2]

He served as Bishop of Vicenza until his death in 1603.[1][2]

While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of Pietro Usimbardi, Bishop of Arezzo (1589).[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. 333. (in Latin)
  2. ^ a b c d e Cheney, David M. "Bishop Michele Priuli". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Vicenza
1579–1603
Succeeded by
Preceded by Apostolic Nuncio to Florence
1589–1591
Succeeded by