Filippo Maria Campeggi (1512–1584) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Feltre (1559–1584). ''(in Latin)''

Biography

Filippo Maria Campeggi was born in 1512 in

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. On 16 Apr 1546, he was appointed during the papacy of

Pope Paul III Pope Paul III (; ; born Alessandro Farnese; 29 February 1468 – 10 November 1549) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 13 October 1534 to his death, in November 1549. He came to the papal throne in an era follo ...

Coadjutor The term "coadjutor" (literally "co-assister" in Latin) is a title qualifier indicating that the holder shares the office with another person, with powers equal to the other in all but formal order of precedence. These include: * Coadjutor bishop ...

Bishop of Feltre. On 17 Apr 1559, he succeeded to the bishopric. On 30 Jul 1559, 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 Giovanni Campeggi,

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, with Pierdonato Cesi (seniore), Bishop of Narni, and Salvatore Pacini, Bishop of Chiusi, serving as

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. He served as Bishop of Feltre until his death on 9 Apr 1584 in

Feltre Feltre (; ) is a town and ''comune'' of the province of Belluno in Veneto, northern Italy. A hill town in the southern reaches of the province, it is located on the Stizzon River, about from its junction with the Piave, and southwest from Bell ...

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* (for Chronology of Bishops) * (for Chronology of Bishops) 16th-century Italian Roman Catholic bishops Bishops appointed by Pope Paul III 1512 births 1584 deaths {{16C-Italy-RC-bishop-stub