Fabio Arcella
16th-century Roman Catholic bishop
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Fabio Arcella (died 1560) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Capua (1549–1560),[1] Bishop of Policastro (1537–1542),[2] Bishop of Bisignano (1530–1535),[3] and Apostolic Nuncio to Naples (1529–1530 and 1535–1537).[4]
Most Reverend Fabio Arcella | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Capua | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Capua |
| In office | 1549–1560 |
| Predecessor | Niccolò Caetani di Sermoneta |
| Successor | Niccolò Caetani di Sermoneta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Died | 1560 |
Biography
Fabio Arcella was born in Naples, Italy towards the end of the 15th century.[4] In 1528, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VII as Apostolic Nuncio to Naples.[4] On 24 Jan 1530, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VII as Bishop of Bisignano.[3][5] In 1535, he was recalled to Rome and again named Apostolic Nuncio to Naples.[4] On 5 Mar 1537, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul III as Bishop of Policastro.[2][5] He resigned in 1542 and returned to Naples where he again represented the Vatican although without the formal designation as Nuncio.[4] On 18 Jan 1549, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul III as Archbishop of Capua.[1][6] He served as Archbishop of Capua until his death in 1560.[1][6]
