Antonio Leoncillo
17th-century Roman Catholic bishop
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Antonio Leoncillo (or Leoncello or Leoncilli) (died c. 1653) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Termoli (1651–1653?).
Most Reverend Antonio Leoncillo | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Termoli | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Termoli |
| In office | 1651–1653 |
| Predecessor | Cherubino Manzoni |
| Successor | Carlo Mannello |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 9 Jul 1651 by Marcantonio Franciotti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Spoleto, Italy |
| Died | 1653 |
Biography
Antonio Leoncillo was born in Spoleto, Italy.[1] On 3 July 1651, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent X as Bishop of Termoli.[2][1]
On 9 July 1651, he was consecrated bishop by Marcantonio Franciotti, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria della Pace.[1]
He served as Bishop of Termoli until his death in 1653.[2][1]
