Roberto Roberti, O.P. or Roberto Vittori (1575–1624) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Tricarico (1611–1624). ''(in Latin)''

Biography

Roberto Roberti was born in

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in 1575 and ordained a priest in the

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. On 5 Dec 1611, he was appointed during the papacy of

Pope Paul V Pope Paul V (; ) (17 September 1552 – 28 January 1621), born Camillo Borghese, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 16 May 1605 to his death, in January 1621. In 1611, he honored Galileo Galilei as a mem ...

as Bishop of Tricarico. On 8 Jan 1612, 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

Giambattista Leni Giambattista Leni (1573–1627) was a Roman Catholic cardinal.on consistory of 20 November 1608 was created cardinal by Pope Paul V On 20 July 1608, he was consecrated bishop by Ottavio Paravicini, Cardinal-Priest of Santi Bonifacio ed Alessio, ...

, Bishop of Ferrara, with Giovanni Canauli,

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, and Antonio Ricci, Bishop of Arezzo, serving as

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. He served as Bishop of Tricarico until his death in Jan 1624.

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* (for Chronology of Bishops) * (for Chronology of Bishops) 17th-century Italian Roman Catholic bishops Bishops appointed by Pope Paul V 1575 births 1624 deaths {{17C-Italy-RC-bishop-stub