Carlo Maranta
Italian Roman Catholic prelate
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Carlo Maranta (1583 – 26 January 1664) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Tropea (1657–1664)[1] and Bishop of Giovinazzo (1637–1657).[2]
Most Reverend Carlo Maranta | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Tropea | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Tropea |
| In office | 1657–1664 |
| Predecessor | Juan Lozano (bishop) |
| Successor | Luis Morales (bishop) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 20 September 1637 by Francesco Maria Brancaccio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1583 |
| Died | 26 January 1664 (age 80) |
| Nationality | Italian |
Biography
Carlo Maranta was born in Naples, Italy in 1583.[3] On 7 September 1637, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Giovinazzo.[2][3][4] On 20 September 1637, he was consecrated bishop by Francesco Maria Brancaccio, Cardinal-Priest of Santi XII Apostoli, with Gaetano Cossa, Archbishop of Otranto, and Tommaso Carafa, Bishop Emeritus of Vulturara e Montecorvin, serving as co-consecrators.[3] On 24 March 1657, he was selected as Bishop of Tropea and confirmed by Pope Alexander VII on 24 September 1657.[1][3] He served as Bishop of Tropea until his death on 26 January 1664.[1][3]
