Ottaviano Raverta
Italian Roman Catholic prelate
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Ottaviano della Raverta or Ottaviano della Rovere (died 1561) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Terracina, Priverno e Sezze (1545–1561),[1] twice the Apostolic Nuncio to Spain (1560 and 1561), and Apostolic Nuncio to Switzerland (1553–1560).
Most Reverend Ottaviano della Raverta | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Terracina, Priverno e Sezze | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Terracina, Priverno e Sezze |
| In office | 1545–1561 |
| Predecessor | Ottaviano Maria Sforza |
| Successor | Francesco Beltramini |
| Previous posts | Apostolic Nuncio to Switzerland (1560 and 1561) Apostolic Nuncio to Spain (1553-1560) |
| Personal details | |
| Died | October 1561 |
Biography
On 27 November 1545, Ottaviano della Raverta was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul III as Bishop of Terracina, Priverno e Sezze.[1][2] In 1553, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Julius III as Apostolic Nuncio to Switzerland; he resigned on 28 November 1560.[2] In Jun 1561, he was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Spain and resigned soon after in Oct 1561.[2] On 10 March 1560, he was once again appointed during the papacy of Pope Pius IV as Apostolic Nuncio to Spain; he resigned in October 1561.[2] He served as Bishop of Terracina, Priverno e Sezze until his death in October 1561.[2]
