Giovanni Spennazzi
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Giovanni Spennazzi (1597–1658) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Pienza (1637–1658).[1]
ChurchCatholic Church
In office1637–1658
PredecessorIppolito Borghese (bishop)
SuccessorGiacondo Turamini
Most Reverend Giovanni Spennazzi | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Pienza | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| In office | 1637–1658 |
| Predecessor | Ippolito Borghese (bishop) |
| Successor | Giacondo Turamini |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 11 October 1637 by Alessandro Bichi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1597 |
| Died | 11 August 1658 (aged 60–61) |
Biography
Giovanni Spennazzi was born in 1597 in Siena, Italy.[2] On 5 October 1637, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Pienza.[1][2] On 11 October 1637, he was consecrated bishop by Alessandro Bichi, Bishop of Carpentras, with Tommaso Carafa, Bishop Emeritus of Vulturara e Montecorvino, and Joseph-Marie de Suarès, Bishop of Vaison, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Bishop of Pienza until his death on 11 August 1658.[1][2]
