Marco Giustiniani (bishop of Chios)
Roman Catholic prelate
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Marco Giustiniani (1547–1640) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Roman Catholic Bishop of Chios (1604–1640).[1][2][3]
Most Reverend Marco Giustiniani | |
|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Bishop of Chios | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Chios |
| In office | 1604–1640 |
| Predecessor | Girolamo Giustiniani |
| Successor | Andrea Soffiani |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 12 June 1604 by Girolamo Bernerio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1547 |
| Died | 1640 (aged 92–93) |
Biography
Marco Giustiniani was ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers.[1] On 31 May 1604, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XIII as Bishop of Chios.[1] On 12 June 1604, he was consecrated bishop by Girolamo Bernerio, Cardinal-Bishop of Albano, with Agostino Quinzio, Bishop of Korčula, and Vincenzo Giustiniani, Bishop of Gravina di Puglia, serving as co-consecrators.[1] He served as Bishop of Chios until his death in 1640.[1]
