Giulio Cesare Bergera
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Most Reverend Giulio Cesare Bergera | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Turin | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Turin |
| In office | 1643–1660 |
| Predecessor | Antonio Provana |
| Successor | Michele Beggiami |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 1 March 1643 by Ciriaco Rocci |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1595 |
| Died | 1660 (age 65) |
Giulio Cesare Bergera or Giulio Cesare Barbera (1595–1660) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Turin (1643–1660).[1]
Giulio Cesare Bergera was born in 1595 in Turin, Italy.[2] On 23 February 1643, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Archbishop of Turin.[1][2] On 1 March 1643, he was consecrated bishop by Ciriaco Rocci, Cardinal-Priest of San Salvatore in Lauro, with Alfonso Gonzaga, Titular Archbishop of Rhodus and Lelio Falconieri, Titular Archbishop of Thebaes, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Archbishop of Turin until his death in 1660.[1][2]
