Vincenzo Lanfranchi
Italian Catholic bishop (1609–1676)
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Vincenzo Lanfranchi, C.R. (1609–1676) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Acerenza e Matera (1665–1676)[1] and Bishop of Trivento (1660–1665).[2]
Most Reverend Vincenzo Lanfranchi | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Acerenza e Matera | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| In office | 1665–1676 |
| Predecessor | Giambattista Spínola (seniore) |
| Successor | Antonio del Río Colmenares |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 17 May 1660 by Marcantonio Franciotti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1609 |
| Died | 6 Sep 1676 (age 67) |
Biography
Vincenzo Lanfranchi was born Naples, Italy in 1609 and ordained a priest in the Congregation of Clerics Regular of the Divine Providence.[3][4] On 5 May 1660, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VII as Bishop of Trivento.[2][3] On 17 May 1660, he was consecrated bishop by Marcantonio Franciotti, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria della Pace, with Ottaviano Carafa, Titular Archbishop of Patrae, and Stefano Brancaccio, Titular Archbishop of Hadrianopolis in Haemimonto, serving as co-consecrators.[3] On 7 Dec 1665, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VII as Archbishop of Acerenza e Matera.[1][3] He served as Archbishop of Acerenza e Matera until his death on 6 Sep 1676.[1][3]
