Bartolomeo Riberi, O. de M. (19 August, 1640 – 8 December 1702) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Nicotera (1691–1702). ''(in Latin)''"Diocese of Nicotera e Tropea"
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Biography

Bartolomeo Riberi was born in Fronteira on 19 August 1640 and ordained a priest in the Order of Our Lady of Mercy on 17 March 1668. On 12 November 1691, he was appointed during the papacy of

Pope Innocent XII Pope Innocent XII (; ; 13 March 1615 – 27 September 1700), born Antonio Pignatelli, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 12 July 1691 to his death in September 1700. He took a hard stance against nepotism ...

as Bishop of Nicotera. On 18 November 1691, 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

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, with Giuseppe Felice Barlacci, Bishop Emeritus of Narni, and

Pietro Vecchia (bishop) Pietro Vecchia, O.S.B. (8 January 1628 – July 1695) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Molfetta (1691–1695) and Bishop of Andria (1690–1691). ''(in Latin)'' Biography Pietro Vecchia was born in Venice, Italy on 8 ...

, Bishop Emeritus of Andria, serving as

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. He served as Bishop of Nicotera until his death on 8 December 1702.

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