Giacomo Antonelli
Italian Cardinal Secretary of State / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Giacomo Antonelli?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Giacomo Antonelli (2 April 1806 – 6 November 1876) was an Italian cardinal deacon. He was the Cardinal Secretary of State from 1848 until his death; he played a key role in Italian politics, resisting the unification of Italy and affecting Roman Catholic interests in European affairs. He was often called the "Italian Richelieu"[1] and the "Red Pope."[2]
Quick Facts His Eminence, See ...
Giacomo Antonelli | |
---|---|
Cardinal Secretary of State | |
See | none |
Appointed | 29 November 1848 |
Installed | 29 November 1848 |
Term ended | 6 November 1876 |
Predecessor | Giovanni Soglia Ceroni |
Successor | Giovanni Simeoni |
Other post(s) | Cardinal-Deacon of Sant'Agata dei Goti Cardinal-Deacon of Santa Maria in Via Lata Cardinal-Protodeacon |
Orders | |
Ordination | 1840 (deacon) |
Created cardinal | 11 June 1847 by Pope Pius IX |
Rank | Cardinal-Deacon |
Personal details | |
Born | Giacomo Antonelli 2 April 1806 |
Died | 6 November 1876 (aged 70) |
Denomination | Catholic |
Previous post(s) | Cardinal Secretary of State (1st time) (10 March – 3 May 1848) |
Close