Francesco Cantucci (died 26 Nov 1586) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Loreto (1586).[1]

Most Reverend

Francesco Cantucci
Bishop of Loreto
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Loreto
SuccessorRutilio Benzoni
Orders
Consecration30 Mar 1586
by Decio Azzolini (seniore)
Personal details
Died26 Nov 1586
Loreto, Italy

Biography edit

On 23 Mar 1586, Francesco Cantucci was appointed during the papacy of Pope Sixtus V as Bishop of Loreto.[1][2] On 30 Mar 1586, he was consecrated bishop by Decio Azzolini (seniore), Bishop of Cervia.[2] He served as Bishop of Loreto until his death on 26 Nov 1586.[1][2]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Eubel, Konrad (1923). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. III (second ed.). Münster: Libreria Regensbergiana. p. 220. (in Latin)
  2. ^ a b c Cheney, David M. "Bishop Francesco Cantucci". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]

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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Bishop of Loreto
1586
Succeeded by