Giorgio Cornaro (bishop)
| Most Reverend Giorgio Cornaro | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Treviso | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Treviso |
| In office | 1538–1577 |
| Predecessor | Francesco Pisani |
| Successor | Francesco Cornaro (iuniore) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration |
1552 by Francesco Pisani |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
26 Feb 1524 Venice, Italy |
| Died |
1578 (age 53) Treviso, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
Giorgio Cornaro (1524–1578) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Treviso (1538–1577).[1][2][3]
Biography
Giorgio Cornaro was born in Venice, Italy on 26 Feb 1524.[1] In 20 Feb 1538, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul III as Bishop of Treviso.[1] On 1552, he was consecrated bishop by Francesco Pisani, Bishop of Padua.[1] He served as Bishop of Treviso until his resignation on 29 Nov 1577.[1] he died in 1578.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Bishop Giorgio Cornaro" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved September 28, 2016
- ↑ "Diocese of Treviso" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
- ↑ "Diocese of Treviso" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Francesco Pisani |
Bishop of Treviso 1538–1577 |
Succeeded by Francesco Cornaro (iuniore) |
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