Pietro Antonio Spinelli
1xth-century Roman Catholic bishop
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Pietro Antonio Spinelli (18 January 1597 – 9 December 1645) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Rossano (1629–1645).[1]
Most Reverend Pietro Antonio Spinelli | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Rossano | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Archdiocese of Rossano |
| In office | 1629–1645 |
| Predecessor | Paolo Torelli |
| Successor | Giacomo Carafa |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 4 June 1629 by Carlo Emmanuele Pio di Savoia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 January 1597 Torre, Italy |
| Died | 9 December 1645 (age 48) |
Biography
Pietro Antonio Spinelli was born in Torre, Italy, on 18 January 1597.[2] On 28 May 1629, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Archbishop of Rossano.[1][2] On 4 June 1629, he was consecrated bishop by Carlo Emmanuele Pio di Savoia, Cardinal-Bishop of Albano, with Paolo Emilio Santori, Archbishop of Urbino, and Ranuccio Scotti Douglas, Bishop of Borgo San Donnino, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Archbishop of Rossano until his death on 9 December 1645.[1][2]
Episcopal succession
While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of:[2]
- Onorato Onorati, Bishop of Urbania e Sant'Angelo in Vado (1636);
- Urbano Zambotti, Bishop of Montemarano (1640);
- Vencent Cavaselice, Bishop of Carinola (1640); and
- Gregorio Panzani, Bishop of Mileto (1640).
