Giacomo Carafa
17th-century Roman Catholic bishop
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Giacomo Carafa (died 1664) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Rossano (1646–1664).[1]
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Rossano
In office1646–1664
PredecessorPietro Antonio Spinelli
Most Reverend Giacomo Carafa | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Rossano | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Rossano |
| In office | 1646–1664 |
| Predecessor | Pietro Antonio Spinelli |
| Successor | Carlo Spinola (archbishop) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 1646 |
| Consecration | 21 Oct 1646 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Died | 7 April 1664 |
Biography
Giacomo Carafa was born in Naples, Italy and ordained a priest in June 1646.[2] On 18 Oct 1646, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent X as Archbishop of Rossano.[1][2] On 21 Oct 1646, he was consecrated bishop by Pier Luigi Carafa (seniore), Cardinal-Priest of Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti, with Alfonso Sacrati, Bishop Emeritus of Comacchio, and Ranuccio Scotti Douglas, Bishop of Borgo San Donnino, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Archbishop of Rossano until his death on 7 Apr 1664.[1][2]
