Francesco Casati
17th-century Italian Catholic bishop
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Francesco Casati (1620 – 16 October 1702) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Titular Archbishop of Trapezus (1670–1702).[1]
Most Reverend Francesco Casati | |
|---|---|
| Titular Archbishop of Trapezus | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| In office | 1670–1702 |
| Predecessor | Agostino Franciotti |
| Successor | Carlos Borja Centellas y Ponce de León |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 15 June 1670 by Rinaldo d'Este |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1620 Plaisance |
| Died | 16 October 1702 (age 82) |
Biography
Francesco Casati was born in 1620 in Plaisance.[2] On 2 June 1670, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement X as Titular Archbishop of Trapezus.[1][2] On 15 June 1670, he was consecrated bishop by Rinaldo d'Este, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Pudenziana, with Francesco Maria Febei, Titular Archbishop of Tarsus, and Vincenzo Candiotti, Bishop of Bagnoregio, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Titular Archbishop of Trapezus until his death on 16 October 1702.[2]
