Giorgio Emo
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Giorgio Emo (1644–1705) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Corfu (1688–1705).[1][2]
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Corfu
In office1688–1705
PredecessorMarcantonio Barbarigo
Most Reverend Giorgio Emo | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Corfu | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Corfu |
| In office | 1688–1705 |
| Predecessor | Marcantonio Barbarigo |
| Successor | Augusto Antonio Zacco |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1 February 1688 |
| Consecration | 27 June 1688 by Gasparo Carpegna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 June 1644 |
| Died | January 1705 (age 60) |
Biography
Giorgio Emo was born in Venice, Italy on 23 June 1644 and ordained a priest on 1 February 1688.[2] On 14 June 1688, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent XI as Archbishop of Corfu.[1][2] On 27 June 1688, he was consecrated bishop by Gasparo Carpegna, Cardinal-Priest of San Silvestro in Capite, with Stephanus Cosimi, Archbishop of Split, and Pier Antonio Capobianco, Bishop Emeritus of Lacedonia serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Archbishop of Corfù until his death in January 1705.[2]
