Pietro Paolo Russo (1611–1657) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Nusco (1649–1657).[1]
Most Reverend Pietro Paolo Russo | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Nusco | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Nusco |
| In office | 1649–1657 |
| Predecessor | Aniello Campagna |
| Successor | Benedetto Rocci |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 7 March 1649 by Bernardino Spada |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1611 |
| Died | May 1657 Nusco, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
Biography edit
Pietro Paolo Russo was born in Santomenna, Italy in 1611.[2] On 1 March 1649, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent X as Bishop of Nusco.[1][2] On 7 March 1649, he was consecrated bishop by Bernardino Spada, Cardinal-Priest of San Pietro in Vincoli, with Sallustio Pecólo, Bishop Emeritus of Venosa, and Donato Pascasio, Bishop of Trevico, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Bishop of Nusco until his death in May 1657.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice) (1935). HIERARCHIA CATHOLICA MEDII ET RECENTIORIS AEVI Vol IV. Münster: Libraria Regensbergiana. p. 263. (in Latin)
- ^ a b c d Cheney, David M. "Bishop Pietro Paolo Russo". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
External links and additional sources edit
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Nusco". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Nusco (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
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