Camillo Borghese (archbishop of Siena)
Roman Catholic prelate
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Camillo Borghese (died 8 October 1612) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Siena (1607–1612),[1] Bishop of Montalcino (1600–1607),[2] and Bishop of Castro di Puglia (1594–1600).[3][4]
Most Reverend Camillo Borghese | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Siena | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Siena |
| In office | 1607–1612 |
| Predecessor | François-Marie Tarugi |
| Successor | Metello Bichi |
| Previous posts | Bishop of Castro di Puglia (1594–1600) Bishop of Montalcino (1600–1607) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 8 September 1594 by Ottaviano Paravicini |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 8 October 1612 |
Biography
On 5 September 1594, Camillo Borghese was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VIII as Bishop of Castro di Puglia.[3][4][5] On 8 September 1594, he was consecrated bishop by Ottaviano Paravicini, Bishop of Alessandria della Paglia, with Claude Sozomene, Bishop of Pula, and Giovanni Antonio Viperani, Bishop of Giovinazzo, serving as co-consecrators.[5] On 7 January 1600, he was transferred by Pope Clement VIII to the diocese of Montalcino.[2][5] On 24 January 1607, he was appointed Archbishop of Siena by his cousin, Pope Paul V (Borghese).[6] He served as Archbishop of Siena until his death on 8 October 1612.[1][5]
