Giovanni Checconi (died 1668) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as

Bishop of Pienza The Diocese of Pienza (Latin: ''Dioecesis Pientinus'') was a Roman Catholic diocese located in the town of Pienza in the province of Siena, in the Val d'Orcia in Tuscany between the towns of Montepulciano (fifteen km distant) and Montalcino. Until 1 ...

(1665–1668). ''(in Latin)'' ''(in Latin)''

Biography

Giovanni Checconi was born in

Siena Siena ( , ; traditionally spelled Sienna in English; ) is a city in Tuscany, in central Italy, and the capital of the province of Siena. It is the twelfth most populated city in the region by number of inhabitants, with a population of 52,991 ...

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. On 11 November 1665, he was appointed during the papacy of

Pope Alexander VII Pope Alexander VII (; 13 February 159922 May 1667), born Fabio Chigi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 7 April 1655 to his death, in May 1667. He began his career as a vice- papal legate, and he held various d ...

. On 22 November 1665, 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 Scipione Pannocchieschi d'Elci,

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. He served as Bishop of Pienza until his death on 19 March 1668.

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* (for Chronology of Bishops) * (for Chronology of Bishops) 17th-century Italian Roman Catholic bishops Bishops appointed by Pope Alexander VII Clergy from Siena 1668 deaths Bishops of Pienza {{17C-Italy-RC-bishop-stub