Ranuccio Scotti Douglas
Roman Catholic prelate
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Ranuccio Scotti Douglas or Ranuzio Scotti Douglas (19 July 1597 – 10 May 1659) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Borgo San Donnino (1627–1650),[1] Apostolic Nuncio to Switzerland (1630-1639), and Apostolic Nuncio to France (1639–1641).[2]
Most Reverend Ranuccio Scotti Douglas | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Borgo San Donnino | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Borgo San Donnino |
| In office | 1627–1650 |
| Predecessor | Alfonso Pozzi |
| Successor | Filippo Casoni |
| Previous posts | Apostolic Nuncio to Switzerland (1630–1639) Apostolic Nuncio to France (1639–1641) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 18 April 1627 by Laudivio Zacchia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 July 1597 |
| Died | 10 May 1659 (age 61) |
Biography
Ranuccio Scotti Douglas was born on 19 July 1597 in Parma, Italy.[3] On 22 March 1627, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Borgo San Donnino.[1][3] On 18 April 1627, he was consecrated bishop by Laudivio Zacchia, Bishop of Corneto and Montefiascone and installed on 30 May 1627.[3] On 20 May 1630, he was appointed by Pope Urban VIII as Apostolic Nuncio to Switzerland.[3] On 7 September 1639, he was appointed by Pope Urban VIII as Apostolic Nuncio to France.[3] In 1641, he resigned as Apostolic Nuncio to France.[3] He served as Bishop of Borgo San Donnino until his resignation on 13 March 1650.[1][3] He died on 10 May 1659.[3]
