Ascanio Libertano (also Ascanio Libertani)(died 10 March 1607) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Cagli (1591–1607).[1]

Most Reverend

Ascanio Libertano
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Cagli
In office1591–1607
PredecessorPaolo Maria della Rovere
SuccessorTimocrate Aloigi
Orders
Consecration4 August 1591
by Girolamo Bernerio
Personal details
Died10 March 1607
Cagli, Italy

Biography edit

On 19 July 1591, Ascanio Libertano was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XIV as Bishop of Cagli.[1] On 4 August 1591, he was consecrated bishop by Girolamo Bernerio, Bishop of Ascoli Piceno, with Paolo Alberi, Archbishop Emeritus of Dubrovnik, and Leonard Abel, Titular Bishop of Sidon, serving as co-consecrators.[1] He served as Bishop of Cagli until his death on 10 March 1607.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Bishop Ascanio Libertano (Libertani)" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved March 21, 2016

External links and additional sources edit

  • Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Cagli e Pergola". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved March 25, 2018.self-published
  • Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Cagli". GCatholic.org. Retrieved March 25, 2018.self-published
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Cagli
1591–1607
Succeeded by