Angelo Grimaldi, O.P. (1630–1682) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as

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of ''Methone'' (1679–1682) and Auxiliary Bishop of Albano (1679–1682). ''(in Latin)''"Bishop Angelo Grimaldi, O.P."
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Biography

Angelo Grimaldi was born in

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in 1630, and ordained as a priest in the

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. On 6 Feb 1679, he was appointed during the papacy of

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of ''Methone'' (1679–1682) and Auxiliary Bishop of Albano. On 23 Apr 1679, he was

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bishop by Francesco Barberini,

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, with Angelo della Noca, Archbishop Emeritus of Rossano, and

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of ''

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'', serving as

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. He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Albano until his death on 10 April 1682. While a Bishop, he was the

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of Matteo Fazio,

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