Lorenzo Campeggio
Italian cardinal and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the 17th century Italian bishop, see Lorenzo Campeggi (bishop of Senigallia). For the 16th century Italian bishop, see Lorenzo Campeggi (bishop of Cervia).
Lorenzo Campeggio (7 November 1474 – 19 July 1539) was an Italian cardinal and politician. He was the last cardinal protector of England.
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Quick Facts His Eminence, Diocese ...
Lorenzo Campeggio | |
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Cardinal-Bishop of Sabina | |
Diocese | Sabina |
Appointed | 28 November 1537 |
Term ended | 19 July 1539 |
Predecessor | Bonifacio Ferrero |
Successor | Antonio Sanseverino |
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Consecration | 6 April 1518 |
Created cardinal | 1 July 1517 by Leo X |
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Born | 7 November 1474 |
Died | 19 July 1539 (aged 64) |
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Parents | Giovanni Zaccaria Campeggio and Dorotea Tebaldini |
Spouse | Francesca Guastavillani |
Children | 5 |
Previous post(s) | Bishop of Feltre (1512–1520) |
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