Antonio Bichi

His Eminence
Antonio Bichi
Cardinal-Bishop of Palestrina
Bishop of Osimo
Church Catholic Church
Orders
Consecration 8 Dec 1652
by Niccolò Albergati-Ludovisi
Personal details
Born 30 Mar 1614
Siena, Italy
Died 21 Feb 1691 (age 76)

Antonio Bichi (1614–1691) was a Roman Catholic cardinal.

Biography

On 8 Dec 1652, he was consecrated bishop by Niccolò Albergati-Ludovisi, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria degli Angeli, with Ranuccio Scotti Douglas, Bishop Emeritus of Borgo San Donnino, and Filippo Casoni, Bishop of Borgo San Donnino, serving as co-consecrators.[1]

While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of Paolo Pecci, Bishop of Massa Marittima (1679).[2]

References

  1. ↑ Miranda, Salvador. "BICHI, Antonio (1614-1691)". The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. Florida International University.
  2. ↑ Cheney, David M. "Antonio Cardinal Bichi". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.
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