Vespasien Gribaldi (c. 1531 – 21 February 1623) was the archbishop of Vienne from 1569 to 1575.[1][2]

Vespasien Gribaldi
Coat of arms of Vespasien Gribaldi
ArchdioceseRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienne
Appointed24 January 1569
In office24 January 1569 – 1575
Orders
Ordination25 April 1569
Personal details
Bornc. 1531
Died(1623-02-21)February 21, 1623 (aged 92)
DenominationCatholic

Early life

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It is unknown when exactly Gribaldi was born, however it was likely around 1531.[1] He was born in the town of Chieri.[1]

Time as Archbishop

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Gribaldi was appointed as Archbishop of Vienne on 24 January 1569, and would be ordained by Pope Pius V three months later on 25 April.[1] He resigned from the position five years later in 1575.[1][2][3]

Later life

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Not much is known about Gribaldi's life after he resigned from his position of Archbishop in 1575, however it is known that he remained involved with the church. He died on 21 February 1623, at the age of 92.[1][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Archbishop Vespasien Gribaldi [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  2. ^ a b Burin, Elizabeth (2001). Manuscript Illumination in Lyons, 1473-1530. Brepols. ISBN 978-2-503-51232-7.
  3. ^ a b "Vespasien Gribaldi (15..-1623) | Biblissima". portail.biblissima.fr. Retrieved 25 November 2024.