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Most Reverend

Francesco Colonna
ChurchCatholic Church
In office1642–1653
PredecessorDionisio Tomacelli
SuccessorAnnibale Sillano
Personal details
Born1597
Died29 Jun 1653 (age 56)
Castro di Puglia, Italy
NationalityItalian

Francesco Colonna (1597 – 29 Jun 1653) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Castro di Puglia (1642–1653).[1]

Biography[edit]

Francesco Colonna was born in Milazzo, Italy in 1597.[1] On 16 Jun 1642, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Castro di Puglia.[1] On 29 Jun 1642, he was consecrated bishop by Giulio Cesare Sacchetti, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Susanna.[1] He served as Bishop of Castro di Puglia until his death on 29 Jun 1653.[1]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Bishop Francesco Colonna" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved July 15, 2016[self-published source]

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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Castro di Puglia
1642–1653
Succeeded by


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