Alessandro d'Este (1568–1624) was a

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cardinal. On 3 Apr 1622, he was

consecrated Sacred describes something that is dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity; is considered worthy of spiritual respect or devotion; or inspires awe or reverence among believers. The property is often ascribed to objects (a ...

bishop by Marco Antonio Gozzadini, Bishop of Recanati with

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, Bishop Emeritus of Cefalonia e Zante, and Giulio Sansedoni, Bishop Emeritus of Grosseto, 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 ...

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1568 births 1624 deaths 17th-century Italian cardinals Religious leaders from Ferrara {{Italy-RC-cardinal-stub