Tommaso Stella
Italian Roman Catholic prelate
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Tommaso Stella, O.P. also Domenico Stella (died 1566) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Capodistria (1549–1566),[1] Bishop of Lavello (1547–1549),[2] and Bishop of Salpi (1544–1547).[3]
Most Reverend Tommaso Stella | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Capodistria | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Capodistria |
| In office | 1549–1566 |
| Predecessor | Pietro Paolo Vergerio |
| Successor | Adriano Beretti |
| Previous posts | Bishop of Salpi (1544–1547) Bishop of Lavello (1547–1549) |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 6 January 1566 |
Biography
Tommaso Stella was ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers.[3][4][5] On 9 May 1544, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul III as Bishop of Salpi.[3][4] On 22 April 1547, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul III as Bishop of Lavello.[2][4] On 10 November 1549, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul III as Bishop of Capodistria.[1][4] He served as Bishop of Capodistria until his death on 6 January 1566.[1][4]
