Filippo Casoni (6 March 1733 – 9 October 1811) was a Roman Catholic cardinal, the last governor of Avignon before the annexation to France.

His Eminence

Filippo Casoni
Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria degli Angeli
ChurchCatholic Church
Orders
Consecration4 May 1794
by Hyacinthe-Sigismond Gerdil
Personal details
Born6 Mar 1733
Died9 Oct 1811 (age 78)
Rome, Italy

Biography edit

On 4 May 1794, he was consecrated bishop by Hyacinthe-Sigismond Gerdil, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Cecilia, with Ottavio Boni, Titular Archbishop of Nazianzus, and Michele di Pietro, Titular Bishop of Isauropolis, serving as co-consecrators.[1][2]

References edit

  1. ^ Miranda, Salvador. "CASONI, Filippo (1733-1811)". The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. Florida International University.
  2. ^ Cheney, David M. "Filippo Cardinal Casoni". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved January 9, 2019. [self-published]


Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Titular Archbishop of Perge
1794–1804
Succeeded by
Preceded by Apostolic Nuncio to Spain
1794–1801
Succeeded by
Preceded by Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria degli Angeli
1804–1811
Succeeded by
Preceded by Cardinal Secretary of State
1806–1808
Succeeded by