Francesco Maria Scelloni
Italian Roman Catholic prelate
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Francesco Maria Scelloni, O.F.M. was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Viterbo e Tuscania (1472–1491)[1] and twice as Bishop of Terni (1472 and 1491–1494).[2]
Most Reverend Francesco Maria Scelloni | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Terni | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Terni |
| In office | 1491-1494 |
| Predecessor | Orso Orsini |
| Successor | Giovanni di Fonsalida |
| Previous posts | Bishop of Terni (1472) Bishop of Viterbo e Tuscania (1472–1491) |
Biography
Francesco Maria Scelloni was ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor.[3][4] On 14 February 1472, he was appointed by Pope Sixtus IV as Bishop of Terni.[2] His position was short-lived as on 31 August 1472, he was appointed by Pope Sixtus IV as Bishop of Viterbo e Tuscania.[1][3] In 1491, he was again appointed by Pope Innocent VIII as Bishop of Terni.[2][3] It is uncertain how long he served although the next bishop of record was Giovanni di Fonsalida who was appointed on 1 October 1494.[2][3]
