Antonio Díaz (bishop)
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Most Reverend Antonio Díaz | |
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| Apostolic Nuncio to Naples Bishop Emeritus of Caserta | |
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| Church | Catholic Church |
| In office | 1626–1627 |
| Predecessor | Lorenzo Tramallo |
| Successor | Cesare Monti |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Caserta (1616–1626) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 5 June 1616 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
Antonio Díaz was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Apostolic Nuncio to Naples (1626–1627) and Bishop of Caserta (1616–1626).[1]
Antonio Díaz was born in Naples, Italy.[2] On 18 May 1616, Antonio Díaz was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Bishop of Caserta.[1][2] On 5 June 1616, he was consecrated bishop by Maffeo Barberini, Bishop of Spoleto.[2] On 15 May 1626, he was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Naples by Pope Urban VIII.[1][2] He resigned as Bishop of Caserta two weeks later on 31 March 1626.[1][2] He served as Apostolic Nuncio to Naples until his resignation on 17 April 1627.[2]
