Giorgio Cornaro (bishop)

Most Reverend
Giorgio Cornaro
Bishop of Treviso
Church Catholic Church
Diocese Diocese of Treviso
In office 1538–1577
Predecessor Francesco Pisani
Successor Francesco Cornaro (iuniore)
Orders
Consecration 1552
by Francesco Pisani
Personal details
Born 26 Feb 1524
Venice, Italy
Died 1578 (age 53)
Treviso, Italy
Nationality Italian

Giorgio Cornaro (1524–1578) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Treviso (1538–1577).[1][2][3]

Biography

Giorgio Cornaro was born in Venice, Italy on 26 Feb 1524.[1] In 20 Feb 1538, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul III as Bishop of Treviso.[1] On 1552, he was consecrated bishop by Francesco Pisani, Bishop of Padua.[1] He served as Bishop of Treviso until his resignation on 29 Nov 1577.[1] he died in 1578.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Bishop Giorgio Cornaro" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved September 28, 2016
  2. "Diocese of Treviso" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
  3. "Diocese of Treviso" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Francesco Pisani
Bishop of Treviso
1538–1577
Succeeded by
Francesco Cornaro (iuniore)
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