Carafa or Caraffa is the name of an old and influential

Neapolitan Neapolitan means of or pertaining to Naples, a city in Italy; or to: Geography and history * Province of Naples, a province in the Campania region of southern Italy that includes the city * Duchy of Naples, in existence during the Early and High ...

aristocratic family of Italian nobles,

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, and men of arts, known from the 12th century. Divided into numerous branches, the main and most important of which are the Carafa della Spina and the Carafa della Stadera, and decorated with the highest titles, it reached the height of its power with the 1555 election to the papal throne of

Gian Pietro Carafa Pope Paul IV (; ; 28 June 1476 – 18 August 1559), born Gian Pietro Carafa, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 23 May 1555 to his death, in August 1559. While serving as papal nuncio in Spain, he developed ...

, with the name of

Pope Paul IV Pope Paul IV (; ; 28 June 1476 – 18 August 1559), born Gian Pietro Carafa, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 23 May 1555 to his death, in August 1559. While serving as papal nuncio in Spain, he developed ...

History

The House of Carafa is a cadet branch of the noble

House of Caracciolo The House of Caracciolo () ( Italian: ''Casa Caracciolo'') (Latin: ''Domus Caracciolo'') is a prominent aristocratic noble family that originated in the city of Naples. The Caracciolos are considered one of the most important families in the hi ...

, one of the most prominent families of the

nobility. The family rose to prominence in the

Kingdom of Naples The Kingdom of Naples (; ; ), officially the Kingdom of Sicily, was a state that ruled the part of the Italian Peninsula south of the Papal States between 1282 and 1816. It was established by the War of the Sicilian Vespers (1282–1302). Until ...

during the 14th century and established itself as one of the leading noble families of

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in the 15th century. Across the time, the family split in many lines, the most important being the Princes of Roccella, the Dukes of

Andria Andria (; Barese: ) is a city and ''comune'' (municipality) in the Apulia region of Southern Italy. It is an agricultural and service center, producing wine, olives and almonds. It is the fourth-largest municipality in the Apulia region (behind ...

and Counts of Ruvo, the Princes of Stigliano, the Dukes of Maddaloni, the Dukes of Nocera and the Dukes of Noja. The family gave sixteen

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to the

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, including one pope,

Paul IV Pope Paul IV (; ; 28 June 1476 – 18 August 1559), born Gian Pietro Carafa, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 23 May 1555 to his death, in August 1559. While serving as papal nuncio in Spain, he developed ...

Carafa della Spina

The founder of the Carafa della Spina family was Andrea, relative of Queen

Joanna I of Naples Joanna I, also known as Johanna I (; December 1325 – 27 July 1382), was Queen of Naples, and Countess of Provence and Forcalquier from 1343 to 1381; she was also Princess of Achaea from 1373 to 1381. Joanna was the eldest daughter of C ...

, who followed

Charles III of Naples Charles of Durazzo, also called Charles the Small (1345 – 24 February 1386), was King of Naples and the titular King of Jerusalem from 1382 to 1386 as Charles III, and King of Hungary from 1385 to 1386 as Charles II. In 1381, Charles created ...

in the Hungarian war. The representatives of the family held the highest positions in the civil, military and ecclesiastical fields until reaching the papal throne. It was registered in the Neapolitan Patriciate of the Seat of Nile and, after the suppression of the seats (1800), it was registered in the Neapolitan Golden Book. They owned numerous fiefdoms and were awarded a number of titles, including: * Prince of:

Roccella Roccella may refer to: * Roccella Valdemone, a municipality in Sicily, Italy * Roccella Ionica (or Roccella Jonica), a municipality in Calabria, Italy * The lichen genus '' Roccella'', known for the species ''Roccella tinctoria ''Roccella tinct ...

(1594),

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(1563). * Duke of:

Bruzzano Bruzzano is a district (quartier) of Milan, Italy. It is an area located within Zone 9 of the city. Overview Its name comes from the Latin ''Bruttianum'', as the land owner of the agricultural ''fundus'' was a Roman citizen coming from ''Brutti ...

(1646),

Forlì Forlì ( ; ; ; ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) and city in Emilia-Romagna, Northern Italy, and is, together with Cesena, the capital of the Province of Forlì-Cesena.The city is situated along the Via Emilia, to the east of the Montone river, ...

(1625), Montenero,

Rapolla Rapolla is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. It is bounded by the comuni of Barile, Lavello, Melfi, Rionero in Vulture, Venosa Venosa (Neapolitan language, Lucano: ) is a town an ...

(1623),

Traetto Minturno is a city and ''comune'' in southern Lazio, Italy, situated on the north west bank of the Garigliano (known in antiquity as the Liris). It has a station on the Rome-Naples main railway line. History The nearby sanctuary of Marica wi ...

(1712). * Marquess of: Brancaleone,

Tortorella Tortorella is a town and ''comune'' of the province of Salerno, Campania, in south-western Italy. Geography Located in southern Cilento, 11 km from the Cilentan Coast, Tortorella is a hill town located in the middle of a large forest area p ...

, Castelvetere (1530) with the annexed

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of the First Class (1581). * Count of:

Arpaia Arpaia is a town, ''comune'' (municipality) and former (now titular) episcopal see in the Province of Benevento in the southern Italian region Campania, located about 35 km northeast of Naples and about 25 km southwest of Benevento. Ar ...

(1605), Condojanni (1629),

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(1622), Cerro,

Grotteria Grotteria is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about southwest of Catanzaro and about northeast of Reggio Calabria. The local economy, once based on agriculture and shepherdry, ...

(1496),

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(1522). * Baron of:

Bianco Bianco is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the province of Reggio Calabria, in the Italian region of Calabria. It is a seaside town and a popular tourist resort. The main attractions are the remainings of an old abbey and the ruins of a Roman ho ...

(1629), Carreri (1629), Cerro,

(1629), Petrella,

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(1666), Ripalonga, Roccasicone, Rocchetta, San Nicola di Leporino,

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Carafa della Stadera

The founder of the Carafa della Stadera family was Tommaso, son of Bartolomeo. It was registered in the Neapolitan Patriciate of the Seat of Nile and, after the suppression of the seats (1800) it was registered in the Neapolitan Golden Book. They owned numerous fiefdoms and were awarded a number of titles, including: * Prince of: Anzi (1633; title passed on the fief of

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in 1634),

Avella Avella is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Avellino, Campania, southern Italy. It is renowned for the cultivation of hazelnuts, whose specific name ''(Corylus avellana)'' derives precisely from this territory. Etymology Could be relat ...

(1709),

(1634), Chiusano (1637), Colobraro (1617),

Pietrelcina Pietrelcina () is a town and (municipality) in the province of Benevento in the Campania region of southern Italy. It is the birthplace of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio. Geography Benevento, Paduli, Pago Veiano and Pesco ...

(1725),

Stigliano Stigliano ( Lucano: , Latin: ''Stilianum'') is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Matera, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The name is likely of Byzantine origin, stemming from " Stylianos", a Greek name with a Latin ending. H ...

(1522),

San Lorenzo San Lorenzo is the Italian and Spanish name for Saint Lawrence, the 3rd-century Christian martyr, and may refer to: Places Argentina * San Lorenzo, Santa Fe * San Lorenzo Department, Chaco * Villa San Lorenzo, town and municipality in Salta P ...

(1654). * Duke of: Alvito,

(1556),

Ariano Ariano may refer to: Places * Ariano Irpino, Campania, Italy ** ''Ariano di Puglia'' until 1930 * Ariano nel Polesine, Veneto, Italy * , Mesola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy * Ariano, Olevano sul Tusciano, Campania, Italy People * Ariano Fernandes ...

Boiano Bojano or Boiano is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Campobasso, Molise, south-central Italy. History Originally named Bovianum, it was settled by the 7th century BC. As the capital of the Pentri, a tribe of the Samnites, it played a ma ...

Campolieto Campolieto is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Campobasso in the Italian region Molise, located about northeast of Campobasso. Campolieto borders the following municipalities: Castellino del Biferno, Matrice, Monacilioni, Morro ...

(1608),

Campora Campora is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Salerno, Campania (southern Italy). It is located in the territory of Cilento and as of 2009 its population was 810.Cancellara Cancellara ( Lucano: ) is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. It is bounded by the comuni of Acerenza, Avigliano, Oppido Lucano Oppido Lucano (Neapolitan language, Oppidano: ; ; ) is ...

, Castelnuovo (1630), Castel del Monte (1556), CerceMayre (1599),

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(1674),

Jelsi Jelsi (or Jevze in local Molisan dialect) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Campobasso in the Italian region Molise, located about southeast of Campobasso. Jelsi borders the following municipalities: Campodipietra, Cercemaggiore, ...

(1606),

Laurino Laurino is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of southwestern Italy. Geography Laurino is a typical medieval hill town of the Cilento, the southernmost part of Campania. It dominates the surrounding landscap ...

(1591),

Maddaloni Maddaloni (Neapolitan language, Campanian: ) is a town and ''comune'' of Campania, Italy, in the province of Caserta, about southeast of Caserta, with stations on the railways from Caserta to Benevento and from Caserta to Naples. Main sights Th ...

, Maierà (1667),

Mondragone Mondragone (Campanian: ) is a ''comune'' or municipality in the Province of Caserta in the Italian region of Campania. It is located about northwest of Naples and about west of Caserta. History In the Middle Ages, it was occupied by the Norma ...

, Nocera (1521),

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(1600),

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(1566), Sant'Eramo (1568). * Marquess of: Anzi (1576),

Baranello Baranello is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Campobasso in the Italian region Molise, located about southwest of Campobasso. This town draws its name as a derivative of Monte Vairano which was a hilltop Samnite village and now is ...

(1621),

Bitetto Bitetto ( Barese: ; , or ) is a town and ''comune'' in the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia, Italy. Main sights The main attraction of Bitetto is the cathedral, dedicated to Saint Michael, one of the main examples of Apulian Romanesque architec ...

(1595),

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(1727), Montenero (1573),

Montesardo Montesardo is a ''frazione'' () in the ''comune'' of Alessano in the province of Lecce in the Apulia, Apulia region, Italy. As of the 2001 census, it has a population of 1,369. It is from Lecce, just over from Santa Maria di Leuca, Leuca, and ...

San Lucido San Lucido ( Calabrian: ) is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. Geography The municipality borders with Falconara Albanese, Marano Marchesato, Marano Principato, Paola, Rende and San Fi ...

(1710). * Count of:

Airola Airola is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Benevento in the Italian region Campania, located about 35 km northeast of Naples and about 20 km southwest of Benevento in the Valle Caudina, facing the Monte Taburno. Nearby is ...

(1460), Cerreto,

Fondi Fondi (; Southern Laziale: ''Fùnn'') is a city and ''comune'' in the province of Latina, Lazio, central Italy, halfway between Rome and Naples. As of 2017, the city had a population of 39,800. The city has experienced steady population growth si ...

(1465),

Marigliano Marigliano is a town and ''comune'' of the Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, southern Italy. The town lies 19 km from Naples. Nearby towns include: Acerra, Brusciano, Mariglianella, Nola, San Vitaliano, Scisciano, Somma Vesuviana ...

(1482), Montecalvo (1525),

Morcone Morcone is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Benevento in the Italy, Italian region Campania, located about 70 km northeast of Naples and about 25 km northwest of Benevento. The villages (Contrade) of Morcone include: Canep ...

, Nocera (1521), Ruvo (1510),

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, Sant'Angelo a Scala,

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(1496), Terranova (1499). * Baron of:

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, Binetto, Bonifati,

, Capriati, Civita Luparella, Colubrano,

Girifalco Girifalco is a ''comune'' and town in the province of Catanzaro in the Calabria region of southern Italy. History The first settlements in the area date back to prehistoric times, as evidenced by the archaeological finds discovered in the area a ...

(1506), Rocca d'Aspro,

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, Sant'Angelo a Scala, San Mauro, Sessola,

Trivigno Trivigno is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. It is the birthplace of the silent film actor and director Robert G. Vignola. References

Cities and towns in Basilicata {{B ...

Tufara Tufara is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Campobasso in the Italian region Molise, located about southeast of Campobasso. Tufara borders the following municipalities: Castelvetere in Val Fortore, Celenza Valfortore, Gambatesa, ...

Vallelonga Vallelonga is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about southwest of Catanzaro and about east of Vibo Valentia. As of 31 December 2016, it had a population of 702 and an area of . ...

Notable members

Antonio Malizia Carafa Antonio Carafa (died 10 October 1437/8), called Malizia ("the crafty"), was a nobleman and diplomat of the Kingdom of Naples. In the conflict between the Anjou-Durazzo, Durazzo and House of Valois-Anjou, Valois over the throne, he supported the Dur ...

(died 1437/8), diplomat * Diomede Carafa (died 1487), councillor and humanist *

Oliviero Carafa Oliviero Carafa (10 March 1430 – 20 January 1511), in Latin Oliverius Carafa, was an Italian cardinal and diplomat of the Renaissance. Like the majority of his era's prelates, he displayed the lavish and conspicuous standard of living that w ...

(1430 – 20 January 1511), cardinal *

Giovanni Pietro Carafa Pope Paul IV (; ; 28 June 1476 – 18 August 1559), born Gian Pietro Carafa, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 23 May 1555 to his death, in August 1559. While serving as papal nuncio in Spain, he developed ...

(1476–1559), became

from May 1555 until his death * Gianvincenzo Carafa (1477-1541), cardinal * Diomede Carafa (1492-1560), cardinal *

Carlo Carafa Carlo Carafa (29 March 1517 – 6 March 1561) was an Italian cardinal, and Cardinal Nephew of Pope Paul IV Carafa, whose policies he directed and whom he served as papal legate in Paris, Venice and Brussels. Early years He was born at Naple ...

(1517-1561), cardinal, nephew of Pope Paul IV; executed under Pope Pius IV *

Giovanni Carafa, Duke of Paliano Giovanni Carafa (died 5 March 1561), Duke of Paliano, was a nepotism, papal nephew and minor Italy, Italian prince. The son of Giovanni Alfonso Carafa, Count of Montorio al Vomano, Montorio, and Caterina Cantelma, Giovanni came to prominence alon ...

(died 1561), nephew of Pope Paul IV; executed under Pope Pius IV *

Antonio Carafa Antonio Carafa may refer to: *Antonio Malizia Carafa (died 1437) *Antonio Carafa (cardinal) (1538–1591) *Antonio Carafa (general) (1642–1693) *Antonio Carafa (bishop of Ugento) (died 1704) {{hndis, Carafa, Antonio ...

(1538–1591), cardinal, nephew of Pope Paul IV *

Alfonso Carafa Alfonso Carafa (16 July 1540 – 29 August 1565) was a member of one of the oldest noble families of Naples and a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. His father was Antonio, Marquis of Montebello, whose uncle, Gian Pietro Carafa, ascended ...

(1540 – 1565), cardinal, grandnephew of Pope Paul IV * Fabrizio Carafa (1588–1651), Bishop of Bitonto * Fabrizio Carafa (died 1590), Duke of

; murdered by composer

Carlo Gesualdo Carlo Gesualdo da Venosa (between 8 March 1566 and 30 March 1566 – 8 September 1613) was an Italian nobleman and composer. Though both the Prince of Venosa and Count of Conza, he is better known for writing madrigals and pieces of sacred ...

(1566–1613), Prince of

Venosa Venosa (Neapolitan language, Lucano: ) is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Potenza, in the southern Italian region of Basilicata, in the Vulture area. It is bounded by the comuni of Barile, Ginestra, Lavello, Maschito, Montemilone, Pala ...

and Count of

Conza Conza della Campania (or Conza di Campania; formerly called Compsa, commonly known as Conza (Campanian: )) is a ''comune'' (municipality) and former Latin Catholic (arch)bishopric in the province of Avellino in the region of Campania in souther ...

, for having an affair with Gesualdo's wife * Girolamo Caraffa (1564–1633), Marquis of Montenegro, a general in Spanish and Imperial service *

Decio Carafa Decio Carafa (1556–1626) was an Archbishop of Naples who had previously served as papal nuncio to the Spanish Netherlands (1606–1607) and to Habsburg Spain (1607–1611). Life Carafa was born in Naples in 1556, the son of Ottaviano Carafa, l ...

(1556–1626), cardinal *

Pier Luigi Carafa Pier Luigi Carafa or Pierluigi Carafa may refer to: *Pier Luigi Carafa (1581–1655), cardinal *Pier Luigi Carafa (bishop) Pier Luigi Carafa (died 7 August 1672) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Tricarico (1646–1672). ''(i ...

(1581-1655), cardinal * Porzia Carafa, mother 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 ...

(1615-1700) * Giuseppe Carafa (died 1647), Neapolitan aristocrat who was killed in July 1647 during the early stages of the Revolt of Masaniello against Spanish Habsburg rule * Vincenzo Carafa (1585-1649), Superior General of the Society of Jesus *

Francesco Maria Carafa image:FrancescoMariaCarafa.jpg, 250px, Francesco Maria Carafa. Francesco Maria Carafa (died 1642) was an Italian nobility, Italian nobleman, 5th Duke of Nochera, a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece and was Lieutenants of the Kingdom of Arag ...

(died in prison, 1642), 5th

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, a Knight of the

Order of the Golden Fleece The Distinguished Order of the Golden Fleece (, ) is a Catholic order of chivalry founded in 1430 in Brugge by Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, to celebrate his marriage to Isabella of Portugal, Duchess of Burgundy, Isabella of Portugal. T ...

;

Viceroy of Aragon A viceroy () is an official who reigns over a polity in the name of and as the representative of the monarch of the territory. The term derives from the Latin prefix ''vice-'', meaning "in the place of" and the Anglo-Norman ''roy'' (Old Frenc ...

and

Viceroy of Navarre This is a list of Spanish Viceroys of Navarre from 1512 to 1840, when the function was abolished. *1512 : Diego Fernández de Córdoba y Arellano, marqués de Comares *1515 : Fadrique de Acuña, Conde de Buendía *1516 : Antonio Manrique de L ...

Gregorio Carafa Fra Gregorio Carafa (17 March 1615 – 21 July 1690) was a nobleman from the House of Carafa and the 61st Grand Master of the Order of Saint John, from 1680 to his death in 1690. Early life Carafa was born on 17 March 1615 in Castelveter ...

(1615–1690), Grand Master of the

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from 1680–90 *

(1646–1693); Imperial Field Marshal and Knight of the

* Tiberio Carafa (1669–1742), man of letters *

Pierluigi Carafa Pier Luigi Carafa or Pierluigi Carafa may refer to: * Pier Luigi Carafa (1581–1655), cardinal * Pier Luigi Carafa (bishop) (died 1672), bishop of Tricarico * Pier Luigi Carafa (1677–1755), cardinal {{hndis, Carafa, Pier Luigi ...

(1677–1755),

Dean of the College of Cardinals The dean of the College of Cardinals () presides over the College of Cardinals in the Catholic Church, serving as ('first among equals'). The position was established in the 12th century. He always holds the rank of a cardinal bishop and is as ...

Francesco Carafa di Trajetto Francesco Carafa della Spina di Traetto (29 April 1722, Naples - 20 September 1818, Rome) was an Italian cardinal. Family He belonged to the family of pope Paul IV and of pope Paul V via his mother. He was the great-great uncle of cardinal Dome ...

(1722-1818), cardinal * Ettore Carafa (1767-1799), late 18th-century Neapolitan Republican *

Michele Carafa Michele Enrico Francesco Vincenzo Aloisio Paolo Carafa di Colobrano (17 November 1787 – 26 July 1872) was an Italian opera composer. He was born in Naples and studied in Paris with Luigi Cherubini. He was Professor of counterpoint at the Pa ...

(1787-1872), 19th-century Italian composer *

Domenico Carafa della Spina di Traetto Domenico is an Italian given name for males and may refer to: People * Domenico Alfani, Italian painter * Domenico Allegri, Italian composer * Domenico Alvaro, Italian mobster * Domenico Ambrogi, Italian painter * Domenico Auria, Italian a ...

(1805–1879), cardinal

Princes of the Carafa family

Princes of the Carafa della Spina family

Princes of Roccella

Princes of the Carafa della Stadera family

Princes of Anzi

Princes of Avella

Princes of Belvedere

Princes of Chiusano

Princes of Pietrelcina

Princes of Sepino

Princes of Stigliano

Cardinals and Archbishops

The Carafa family, as happened with many other noble families, gave the Catholic Church numerous prelates, including various

and archbishops. Over the centuries the Carafa family produced 16 cardinals (of whom one,

, was elected pope) and 11 archbishops (of whom 6 were also cardinals). One of these cardinals, Marino Carafa di Belvedere, later renounced ecclesiastical life and became the 1st

Mayor of Naples The mayor of Naples is an elected politician who, along with the Naples’s City Council of 40 members, is accountable for the strategic government of Naples. Overview According to the Constitution of Italy, Italian Constitution, the mayor of N ...

Palazzos and other buildings

The following is a partial list of the main building holdings and residences of the Carafa family. It includes buildings built on commission by the Carafa family, but also those that were inherited later by this family and built previously by others.

References

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Gaetano Moroni Gaetano Moroni (17 October 1802, Rome – 3 November 1883, Rome) was an Italian writer on the history and contemporary structure of the Catholic Church and an official of the papal court in Rome. He was the author of the well-known ''Diziona ...

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