Marco Fedele Gonzaga (died 8 September 1583) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Mantua (1574–1583), and Bishop of Ossero (1550–1574). [1][2][3]

Most Reverend

Marco Fedele Gonzaga
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Mantua
In office1574–1583
PredecessorGregorio Boldrini
SuccessorAlessandro Andreasi
Personal details
Died8 September 1583
Mantua, Italy

Biography edit

On 2 June 1550, Marco Fedele Gonzaga was appointed during the papacy of Pope Julius III as Bishop of Ossero.[1] On 28 November 1574, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XIII as Bishop of Mantova.[1] He served as Bishop of Mantova until his death on 8 September 1583.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Bishop Marco Fedele Gonzaga" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved March 21, 2016
  2. ^ "Diocese of Mantova" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
  3. ^ "Titular Episcopal See of Osor" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved June 16, 2016

External links and additional sources edit

  • Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Mantova". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Mantova (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Ossero
1550–1574
Succeeded by
Preceded by Bishop of Mantua
1574–1583
Succeeded by