Filippo Cesarini
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Filippo Cesarini (1610 – 6 July 1683) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Nola (1674–1683) and Bishop of Montepeloso (1655–1674).[1][2]
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Nola
In office1674–1683
PredecessorFrancesco Gonzaga (bishop of Nola)
Most Reverend Filippo Cesarini | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Nola | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Nola |
| In office | 1674–1683 |
| Predecessor | Francesco Gonzaga (bishop of Nola) |
| Successor | Francesco Maria Moles |
| Previous post | Bishop of Montepeloso (1655–1674) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 11 July 1655 by Francesco Maria Brancaccio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1610 |
| Died | 6 July 1683 (age 73) |
Biography
Filippo Cesarini was born in 1610.[3] On 5 July 1655, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VII as Bishop of Montepeloso.[1][3][4] On 11 July 1655, he was consecrated bishop by Francesco Maria Brancaccio, Bishop of Viterbo e Tuscania.[3] On 12 March 1674, he was transferred by Pope Clement X to the diocese of Nola.[2][3] He served as Bishop of Nola until his death on 6 July 1683.[3]
