Girolamo Piccolomini (senior)
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Girolamo Piccolomini, seniore was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Pienza (1498–1510) and Bishop of Montalcino (1498–1510).[1][2]
Most Reverend Girolamo Piccolomini | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Pienza and Bishop of Montalcino | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Pienza Diocese of Montalcino |
| In office | 1498–1510 |
| Predecessor | Francesco Todeschini-Piccolomini |
| Successor | Girolamo Piccolomini (junior) |
| Previous post | Bishop of Montalcino (1498–1510) |
Biography
On 14 March 1498, Girolamo Piccolomini was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VI as both Bishop of Pienza and Bishop of Montalcino.[1][3][4] He served as Bishop of Pienza and Bishop of Montalcino until his resignation in favor of his son of the same name, Girolamo Piccolomini (junior),[5] on 9 Dec 1510.[2][3]
