Ascanio Ferrari
Italian Roman Catholic prelate
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Ascanio Ferrari was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Montepeloso (1548–1550).[1][2]
Most Reverend Ascanio Ferrari | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Montepeloso | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Montepeloso |
| In office | 1548–1550 |
| Predecessor | Paolo de Cupis |
| Successor | Vincenzo Ferrari |
Biography
On 24 February 1548, Ascanio Ferrari was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul III as Bishop of Montepeloso.[1][2] He served as Bishop of Montepeloso until his resignation in 1550.[2]
Episcopal succession
While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of:[2]
- Adriano Fuscone, Bishop of Aquino (1554);
- Gerolamo Melchiori, Bishop of Macerata (1554);
- Fabio Capelleto, Bishop of Lacedonia (1555); and
- Virgilio Rosario, Bishop of Ischia (1555).
