Matteo Priuli (bishop)
16th-century Catholic bishop
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Matteo Priuli (30 March 1528 - 3 April 1595) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Vicenza (1565–1579)[1] and Bishop of Emona,[2] (1561–1565).[3]
Most Reverend Matteo Priuli | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Cittanova | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Vicenza |
| In office | 1565–1579 |
| Predecessor | Giulio della Rovere |
| Successor | Michele Priuli |
| Previous post | Bishop of Novigrad (1561–1565) |
Biography
On 5 September 1561, Matteo Priuli was appointed Bishop of Emona (Civitas Nova) by Pope Pius IV.[4] [5]
On 13 April 1565, Pius IV appointed him Bishop of Vicenza.[4]
He served as Bishop of Vicenza until his resignation in 1579.[1][4]
