Mario Cossa
17th-century Catholic bishop
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Mario Cossa (died 1618) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Montalcino (1607–1618).[1]
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Montalcino
In office1607–1618
PredecessorCamillo Borghese (archbishop)
Most Reverend Mario Cossa | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Montalcino | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Montalcino |
| In office | 1607–1618 |
| Predecessor | Camillo Borghese (archbishop) |
| Successor | Ippolito Borghese (bishop) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 29 Apr 1607 by Roberto Francesco Romolo Bellarmino |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Died | 1618 |
Biography
Mario Cossa was born in Siena, Italy.[2] On 2 Apr 1607, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Bishop of Montalcino.[1][2] On 29 Apr 1607, he was consecrated bishop by Roberto Francesco Romolo Bellarmino, Cardinal-Priest of San Matteo in Merulana, with Antonio Caetani (iuniore), Archbishop of Capua, and Metello Bichi, Bishop Emeritus of Sovana, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Bishop of Montalcino until his death in 1618.[1][2]
