Francesco Nerli (seniore)

Francesco Nerli, seniore (1594–1670) was a Roman Catholic cardinal.[1]

His Eminence

Francesco Nerli
Cardinal-Priest of San Bartolomeo all'Isola
Archbishop of Florence
ChurchCatholic Church
Orders
Consecration6 Jun 1650
by Giovanni Giacomo Panciroli
Personal details
Born1594
Died6 Nov 1670 (age 76)

Biography

On 6 Jun 1650, he was consecrated bishop by Giovanni Giacomo Panciroli, Cardinal-Priest of Santo Stefano al Monte Celio, with Giovanni Battista Rinuccini, Archbishop of Fermo, and Luca Torreggiani, Archbishop of Ravenna, serving as co-consecrators.[1][2]

While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of Francesco Pannocchieschi d'Elci, Archbishop of Pisa (1663).[2]

References

  1. Miranda, Salvador. "NERLI, seniore, Francesco (1594-1670)". The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. Florida International University. OCLC 53276621. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  2. Cheney, David M. "Francesco Cardinal Nerli (Sr.)". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]


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