| Most Reverend Girolamo Borghese | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Pienza | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Pienza |
| In office | 1668–1698 |
| Predecessor | Giovanni Checconi |
| Successor | Antonio Forteguerra |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Sovana (1652–1668) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 29 December 1652 by Marcantonio Franciotti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 January 1616 Siena, Italy |
| Died | 15 January 1698 (age 82) Pienza, Italy |
Girolamo Borghese, O.S.B. (11 January 1616 – 15 January 1698) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Pienza (1668–1698) and Bishop of Sovana (1652–1668).
Biography
Girolamo Borghese was born in Siena, Italy on 11 January 1616 and ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Benedict. On 11 December 1652, he was appointed Bishop of Sovana by Pope Innocent X. On 29 December 1652, he was consecrated bishop by Marcantonio Franciotti, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria della Pace, with Ranuccio Scotti Douglas, Bishop Emeritus of Borgo San Donnino, serving as co-consecrators. On 17 December 1668, he was transferred to the diocese of Pienza by Pope Clement IX.
He served as Bishop of Pienza until his death on 15 January 1698.
References
- ^ Ritzler, Remigius; Sefrin, Pirminus (1952). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi (in Latin). Vol. V. Patavii: Messagero di S. Antonio. p. 314.
- ^ Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice) (1935). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi (in Latin). Vol. IV. Münster: Libraria Regensbergiana. p. 323.
- ^ Cheney, David M. "Bishop Girolamo Borghese, O.S.B." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
- Chow, Gabriel. "Bishop Girolamo Borghesi, O.S.B." GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Pitigliano-Sovana-Orbetello". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops)
- Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Pitigliano-Sovana-Orbetello (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops)
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Pienza". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops)
- Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Pienza (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops)
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byMarcello Cervini (bishop) | Bishop of Sovana 1652–1668 |
Succeeded byGirolamo Cori |
| Preceded byGiovanni Checconi | Bishop of Pienza 1668–1698 |
Succeeded byAntonio Forteguerra |
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