Giovanni Battista De Pace
Roman Catholic prelate
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Giovanni Battista De Pace, C.O. (5 June 1627 – 20 November 1698) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Capaccio (1684–1698).[1][2]
Most Reverend Giovanni Battista De Pace | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Capaccio | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Capaccio |
| In office | 1684–1698 |
| Predecessor | Andrea Bonito |
| Successor | Vincenzo Corcione |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 11 Jun 1684 by Alessandro Crescenzi (cardinal) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 June 1627 |
| Died | 20 November 1698 (age 71) |
Biography
Giovanni Battista De Pace was born in Naples, Italy on 5 June 1627 and ordained a priest in the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri.[2] On 5 June 1684, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent XI as Bishop of Capaccio.[1][2] On 11 June 1684, he was consecrated bishop by Alessandro Crescenzi (cardinal), Cardinal-Priest of Santa Prisca, with Pier Antonio Capobianco, Bishop Emeritus of Lacedonia, and Francesco Maria Giannotti, Bishop of Segni, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Bishop of Capaccio until his death on 20 November 1698.[1][2]
