Andrea de Rossi (bishop)
Italian Roman Catholic prelate (1644–1696)
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Andrea de Rossi, C.R. (15 July 1644 – 30 October 1696) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Rossano (1688–1696).[1][2]
Most Reverend Andrea de Rossi | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Rossano | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Archdiocese of Rossano |
| In office | 1688–1696 |
| Predecessor | Girolamo Compagnone |
| Successor | Andrea Deodati |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 8 June 1688 by Galeazzo Marescotti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 July 1644 |
| Died | 30 October 1696 (aged 52) |
Biography
Andrea de Rossi was born in Serre, Campania and ordained a priest in the Congregation of Clerics Regular of the Divine Providence.[2] On 31 May 1688, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent XI as Archbishop of Rossano.[1][2] On 8 June 1688, he was consecrated bishop by Galeazzo Marescotti, Cardinal-Priest of Santi Quirico e Giulitta, with Pietro de Torres, Archbishop of Dubrovnik, and Pier Antonio Capobianco, Bishop Emeritus of Lacedonia, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Archbishop of Rossano until his death on 30 October 1696.[1][2]
