Girolamo Gastaldi (1616–1685) was a

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cardinal.

Biography

On 12 May 1680, 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 Girolamo Boncompagni,

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, with Carlo Molza,

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, and Augusto Bellincini,

Bishop of Reggio Emilia A bishop is an ordained member of the clergy who is entrusted with a position of authority and oversight in a religious institution. In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance and administration of dioceses. The role ...

, serving as

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. He is known for his treatise on the political and legal measures taken to control the plague
''Tractatus de Avertenda et Profliganda Peste, Politico-Legalis''
published in 1656.Epidemics and quarantines in 17th-century Rome
April 2, 2020 - 9:42pm by Michael Widener. Yale Law Library, Rare books blog.

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* (for Chronology of Bishops) * (for Chronology of Bishops) 1616 births 1685 deaths 17th-century Italian cardinals 17th-century Italian Roman Catholic archbishops People from the Province of Imperia {{Italy-RC-cardinal-stub