Alessandro Filonardi
17th-century Roman Catholic bishop
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Alessandro Filonardi (died 1645) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Aquino (1615–1645).[1]
Most Reverend Alessandro Filonardi | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Aquino | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Aquino |
| In office | 1615–1645 |
| Predecessor | Filippo Filonardi |
| Successor | Angelo Maldachini |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 31 May 1615 by Filippo Filonardi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Terra Balbaei |
Biography
Alessandro Filonardi was born in Terra Balbaei.[2] On 18 May 1615, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Bishop of Aquino.[1][2] On 31 May 1615, he was consecrated bishop by Filippo Filonardi, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria del Popolo, with Paolo de Curtis, Bishop Emeritus of Isernia, and Ennio Filonardi, Bishop of Ferentino, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Bishop of Aquino until his death on 21 Jan 1645.[1][2]
Episcopal succession
While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of:[2]
- Giovanni Battista Malaspina, Bishop of Massa Marittima (1629);
- Muzio Colonna, Bishop of Marsi (1629);
- Vittore Capello, Titular Bishop of Famagusta (1633);
- Antonio Maria Pranzoni, Bishop of Minervino Murge (1635);
- Bartolomeo Cresconi, Bishop of Umbriatico (1639);
- Francesco d'Elia e Rossi, Bishop of Siracusa (1639);
- Gerolamo Mascambruno, Bishop of Isernia (1642); and
- Francesco Agostino della Chiesa, Bishop of Saluzzo (1642).
