Gerolamo de Caro (died 1560) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Titular Archbishop of Nazareth (1536–1552), Titular Bishop of Cannae (1531–1536), and Bishop of Monteverde (1521–1531).[1][2][3]

Most Reverend

Gerolamo de Caro
Titular Archbishop Emeritus of Nazareth
ChurchCatholic Church
In office1536–1552
PredecessorFilippo Adimari
SuccessorBernardino Figueroa
Personal details
Died8 Nov 1560
Previous post(s)Bishop of Monteverde (1521–1531)
Titular Bishop of Cannae(1531–1536)

Biography edit

On 3 Mar 1521, Gerolamo de Caro was appointed during the papacy of Pope Leo X as Bishop of Monteverde.[1] On 3 Jul 1531, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VII as Titular Bishop of Cannae.[1] In Nov 1536, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul III as Titular Archbishop of Nazareth.[1] He served as Titular Archbishop of Nazareth until his resignation on 16 Feb 1552.[1] He died on 8 Nov 1560.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Archbishop Gerolamo de Caro" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved August 31, 2016 [self-published]
  2. ^ "Cannae (Titular See)" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016 [self-published]
  3. ^ "Titular Episcopal See of Canne" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016 [self-published]

External links and additional sources edit

  • Cheney, David M. "Nazareth (Titular See)". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Chow, Gabriel. "Titular Metropolitan See of Nazareth". GCatholic.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Bishop of Monteverde
1521–1531
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Titular Bishop of Cannae
1531–1536
Succeeded by
Preceded by Titular Archbishop of Nazareth
1536–1552
Succeeded by