Francesco Nappi (1584 – November 1628) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as

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Biography

Francesco Nappi was born in 1584. On 20 November 1619, he was appointed

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. On 8 December 1619, 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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, Bishop of Ancona e Numana, with

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, Archbishop of Bar, and Giulio Sansedoni, Bishop Emeritus of Grosseto, serving as

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. He served as Bishop of Polignano until his death in November 1628.

Episcopal succession

While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of:

References

17th-century Italian Roman Catholic bishops Bishops appointed by Pope Paul V 1584 births 1628 deaths {{17C-Italy-RC-bishop-stub