Fabio Colonna (bishop)
Roman Catholic patriarch
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Fabio Colonna (died 1554) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Patriarch of Constantinople (1550–1554) and Bishop of Aversa (1532–1554).[1][2]
Most Reverend Fabio Colonna | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Aversa and Patriarch of Constantinople | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Aversa |
| In office | 1532–1554 |
| Predecessor | Pompeo Colonna |
| Successor | Balduino Balduini |
| Previous post | Bishop of Aversa (1532–1554) |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1554 |
Biography
In 1532, Fabio Colonna was appointed by Pope Clement VII as Bishop of Aversa.[2] On 19 Mar 1550, he was appointed by Pope Julius III as Patriarch of Constantinople.[2] He served as Bishop of Aversa and Patriarch of Constantinople until his death in 1554.[2] While bishop, he served as the principal co-consecrator of Durante Duranti, Bishop of Alghero.[2]
