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Bishop Of Pienza
The Diocese of Pienza (Latin: ''Dioecesis Pientinus'') was a Roman Catholic diocese located in the town of Pienza in the province of Siena, in the Val d'Orcia in Tuscany between the towns of Montepulciano (fifteen km distant) and Montalcino. Until 1462, the town was known as Corsignano. It took the name Pienza from its most famous native son, Pope Pius II (Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini), who elevated the town to the status of a city (''civitas''), and established the new diocese. The diocese existed as an independent entity from 1462 to 1772, directly subject to the Holy See (Papacy). History The architect chosen to carry out Pius II's plans to construct Pienza was Bernardo Rossellino. The change in name of Corsignano was carried out by the Senate of Siena, at the suggestion of Pope Pius, on 1 June 1462. On 29 August 1462, the Feast of the cutting off (''decollazione'') of the head of John the Baptist, the completed cathedral was dedicated by Cardinal Guillaume d'Estouteville, Bis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pienza
Pienza () is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Siena, Tuscany, in the historical region of Val d'Orcia. Situated between the towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino, it is considered the "touchstone of Renaissance urbanism". In 1996, UNESCO declared the town a World Heritage Site, and in 2004 the entire valley, the ''Val d'Orcia'', was included on the list of UNESCO's World Cultural Landscapes. History Before the village was renamed ''Pienza'' its name was ''Corsignano''. It is first mentioned in documents from the 9th century. Around 1300 parts of the village became property of the Piccolomini family after Enghelberto d'Ugo Piccolomini had received the fief of Montertari in Val d'Orcia from the emperor Frederick II in 1220. In the 13th century Franciscans settled down in Corsignano. In 1405 Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini () was born in Corsignano, a Renaissance humanist born into an exiled Sienese family, who later became Pope Pius II. Once he became Pope, Piccolomini had th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girolamo Piccolomini (junior)
Girolamo Piccolomini (died 1535) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Pienza (1510–1535) and Bishop of Montalcino (1510–1528). ''(in Latin)'' Biography On 9 December 1510, Girolamo Piccolomini was appointed during the papacy of Pope Julius II Pope Julius II (; ; born Giuliano della Rovere; 5 December 144321 February 1513) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1503 to his death, in February 1513. Nicknamed the Warrior Pope, the Battle Pope or the Fearsome ... as both Bishop of Pienza and Bishop of Montalcino, replacing his father of the same name. He served as Bishop of Montalcino until his resignation on 20 November 1528. He served as Bishop of Pienza until his death in 1535. References External links and additional sources * (for Chronology of Bishops) * (for Chronology of Bishops) * (for Chronology of Bishops) * (for Chronology of Bishops) 16th-century Italian Roman Catholic bishops Bishops appo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antonio Forteguerra
Antonio Forteguerra, O.S.B. (1648–1714) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Pienza (1698–1714). Biography Antonio Forteguerra was born on 13 Jun 1648 in Siena, Italy and ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Benedict. On 15 Sep 1698, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent XII as Bishop of Pienza. On 21 Sep 1698, he was consecrated bishop by Pier Matteo Petrucci, Cardinal-Priest of San Marcello al Corso, with Francesco Pannocchieschi d'Elci, Archbishop of Pisa, and Domenico Belisario de Bellis, Bishop of Molfetta, serving as co-consecrators A consecrator is a bishop who ordains someone to the episcopacy. A co-consecrator is someone who assists the consecrator bishop in the act of ordaining a new bishop. The terms are used in the canon law of the Catholic Church, Lutheran Churche .... He served as Bishop of Pienza until his death in Jan 1714. References External links and additional sources * (for Chronology of Bishops) * (for Chr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girolamo Borghese
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 Pope Clement IX (; ; 28 January 1600 – 9 December 1669), born Giulio Rospigliosi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 20 June 1667 to his death in December 1669. Giulio Rospigliosi was born into the noble Ro .... He served as Bishop of Pienza until his death on 15 January ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giovanni Checconi
Giovanni Checconi (died 1668) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Pienza (1665–1668). ''(in Latin)'' ''(in Latin)'' Biography Giovanni Checconi was born in Siena, Italy. On 11 November 1665, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VII as Bishop of Pienza. On 22 November 1665, he was consecrated bishop by Scipione Pannocchieschi d'Elci, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Sabina The Basilica of Saint Sabina (, ) is a historic church on the Aventine Hill in Rome, Italy. It is a titular minor basilica and mother church of the Roman Catholic Order of Preachers, better known as the Dominicans. Santa Sabina is the oldest ex .... He served as Bishop of Pienza until his death on 19 March 1668. References External links and additional sources * (for Chronology of Bishops) * (for Chronology of Bishops) 17th-century Italian Roman Catholic bishops Bishops appointed by Pope Alexander VII Clergy from Siena 1668 deaths Bishops of Pienza ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giacondo Turamini
Giacondo Turamini (died 1665) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Pienza (1664–1665). ''(in Latin)'' Biography On 31 March 1664, Giacondo Turamini was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VII Pope Alexander VII (; 13 February 159922 May 1667), born Fabio Chigi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 7 April 1655 to his death, in May 1667. He began his career as a vice- papal legate, and he held various d ... as Bishop of Pienza. He served as Bishop of Pienza until his death on 17 January 1665. References External links and additional sources * (for Chronology of Bishops) * (for Chronology of Bishops) 17th-century Italian Roman Catholic bishops Bishops appointed by Pope Alexander VII 1665 deaths Bishops of Pienza {{17C-Italy-RC-bishop-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giovanni Spennazzi
Giovanni Spennazzi (1597–1658) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Pienza (1637–1658). ''(in Latin)'' Biography Giovanni Spennazzi was born in 1597 in Siena, Italy. On 5 October 1637, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Pienza. On 11 October 1637, he was consecrated bishop by Alessandro Bichi, Bishop of Carpentras, with Tommaso Carafa, Bishop Emeritus of Vulturara e Montecorvino, and Joseph-Marie de Suarès, Bishop of Vaison, serving as co-consecrators A consecrator is a bishop who ordains someone to the episcopacy. A co-consecrator is someone who assists the consecrator bishop in the act of ordaining a new bishop. The terms are used in the canon law of the Catholic Church, Lutheran Churche .... He served as Bishop of Pienza until his death on 11 August 1658. References External links and additional sources * (for Chronology of Bishops) * (for Chronology of Bishops) 17th-century Italian Roman Cathol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of Saint Benedict
The Benedictines, officially the Order of Saint Benedict (, abbreviated as O.S.B. or OSB), are a mainly contemplative monastic order of the Catholic Church for men and for women who follow the Rule of Saint Benedict. Initiated in 529, they are the oldest of all the religious orders in the Latin Church. The male religious are also sometimes called the Black Monks, especially in English speaking countries, after the colour of their habits, although some, like the Olivetans, wear white. They were founded by Benedict of Nursia, a 6th-century Italian monk who laid the foundations of Benedictine monasticism through the formulation of his Rule. Benedict's sister, Scholastica, possibly his twin, also became a religious from an early age, but chose to live as a hermit. They retained a close relationship until her death. Despite being called an order, the Benedictines do not operate under a single hierarchy. They are instead organized as a collection of autonomous monasteries a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ippolito Borghese (bishop)
Ippolito Borghese, Order of Saint Benedict, O.S.B. (1576–1637) was an Italian Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Pienza (1636–1637) ''(in Latin)'' and Bishop of Montalcino (1618–1636). ''(in Latin)'' Biography Ippolito Borghese, was born in Siena, Italy in 1576 and ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Benedict. Wikipedia:SPS, Wikipedia:SPS, On 26 March 1618, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Bishop of Montalcino. On 22 April 1618, he was consecrated bishop by Giambattista Leni, Bishop of Ferrara, with Francesco Sacrati (cardinal), Francesco Sacrati, Titular Archbishop of ''Roman Catholic Archbishopric of Damascus, Damascus'', and Evangelista Tornioli, Bishop of Città di Castello, serving as co-consecrators. On 1 September 1636, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Pienza. He served as Bishop of Pienza until his death in March 1637. References External links and additional sources * (for Chronology ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archbishop Of Pisa
The Archdiocese of Pisa () is a Latin Church metropolitan see of the Catholic Church in Pisa, Italy."Archdiocese of Pisa" '' Catholic-Hierarchy.org''. David M. Cheney. Retrieved November 19, 2017."Metropolitan Archdiocese of Pisa" ''GCatholic.org''. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved November 19, 2017. It was founded in the 4th century and elevated to the dignity of an archdiocese on 21 April 1092 by [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scipione Pannocchieschi D'Elci
Scipione Pannocchieschi d’Elci (28 June 1598 – 12 April 1670) was a Catholic cardinal who served as Apostolic Nuncio to the Republic of Venice and as Archbishop of Pisa. Biography Scipione Pannocchieschi d’Elci was born on 28 June 1598 in Siena, sixth son of a noble family. From 1608 to 1618 he followed his father in Spain where he studied theology in the University of Alcalá. Returned in Tuscany he studied law and was appointed by Archduchess Maria Maddalena of Austria as tutor of her younger sons. He moved to Rome with his father in 1621 and from 1623 he took up a career in the administration of the Papal States: in 1624 he became referendary of the Tribunals of the Apostolic Signature, from 1627 for one year he was appointed governor of Spoleto, from 1628 for one year he was governor of Ancona and later of Fermo. Scipione Pannocchieschi d’Elci was ordained priest on 3 May 1629. On 28 July 1631 he was appointed as bishop of Pienza. The Episcopal consecration follo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gioia Dragomani
Gioia Dragomani (died 1630) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Pienza (1599–1630) ''(in Latin)'' and Bishop of Montepeloso (1592–1596). ''(in Latin)'' ''(in Latin)'' On 27 November 1592, Dragomani was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VIII as Bishop of Montepeloso. He resigned from the bishopric in 1596. On 15 December 1599, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VIII as Bishop of Pienza The Diocese of Pienza (Latin: ''Dioecesis Pientinus'') was a Roman Catholic diocese located in the town of Pienza in the province of Siena, in the Val d'Orcia in Tuscany between the towns of Montepulciano (fifteen km distant) and Montalcino. Until 1 .... He served as Bishop of Pienza until his death on 26 December 1630. References External links and additional sources * (Chronology of Bishops) * (Chronology of Bishops) * (for Chronology of Bishops) * (for Chronology of Bishops) 16th-century Italian Roman Catholic bishops 17 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
