Leone Cortese
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Leone Cortese (died 1496) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Acerra (1452–1496).[1]
Most Reverend Leone Cortese | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Acerra | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Acerra |
| In office | 1452–1496 |
| Successor | Roberto de Noya |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1496 |
Biography
On 2 October 1452, Leone Cortese was appointed by Pope Nicholas V as Bishop of Acerra. He served as Bishop of Acerra until his death in 1496.[1][2]
Episcopal succession
While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of:[2]
- Oliviero Carafa, Archbishop of Naples (1458); and
- Scipione Cicinelli, Archbishop of Sorrento (1470).
