Marco de Rama
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Marco de Rama, O.S.A. (1649–1709) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Crotone (1690–1709).[1]
Most Reverend Marco de Rama | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Crotone | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Crotone |
| In office | 1690–1709 |
| Predecessor | Girolamo Carafa |
| Successor | Michele Guardia |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 4 June 1690 by Fabrizio Spada |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1649 |
| Died | 4 August 1709 (age 60) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Biography
Marco de Rama was born in Alcala de Henares, Spain in 1649[2] and ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Augustine.[1][2] On 13 February 1690, he selected as Bishop of Crotone[2] and confirmed on 22 May 1690 by Pope Alexander VIII.[1][2] On 4 June 1690, he was consecrated bishop by Fabrizio Spada, Cardinal-Priest of San Crisogono with Francesco Martelli, Titular Archbishop of Corinthus, and Victor Augustinus Ripa, Bishop of Vercelli, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Bishop of Crotone until his death on 4 August 1709.[2]
