Giacomo Carafa (died 1664) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Rossano (1646–1664).[1]

Most Reverend

Giacomo Carafa
Archbishop of Rossano
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Rossano
In office1646–1664
PredecessorPietro Antonio Spinelli
SuccessorCarlo Spinola (archbishop)
Orders
OrdinationJune 1646
Consecration21 Oct 1646
Personal details
Born
Died7 Apr 1664

Biography

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Giacomo Carafa was born in Naples, Italy and ordained a priest in June 1646.[2] On 18 Oct 1646, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent X as Archbishop of Rossano.[1][2] On 21 Oct 1646, he was consecrated bishop by Pier Luigi Carafa (seniore), Cardinal-Priest of Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti, with Alfonso Sacrati, Bishop Emeritus of Comacchio, and Ranuccio Scotti Douglas, Bishop of Borgo San Donnino, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Archbishop of Rossano until his death on 7 Apr 1664.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice) (1935). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. IV. Münster: Libraria Regensbergiana. p. 297. (in Latin)
  2. ^ a b c d Cheney, David M. "Archbishop Giacomo Carafa". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Archbishop of Rossano
1646–1664
Succeeded by