Francesco Acquaviva

His Eminence, The Most Reverend
Francesco Acquaviva
Cardinal; Bishop of Sabina
Church Roman Catholic Church
Orders
Consecration 22 December 1697
by Gasparo Carpegna
Personal details
Born 14 October 1665
Naples, Kingdom of Naples, Spanish Empire
Died 9 January 1725
Rome, Papal States

Francesco Acquaviva d'Aragona (14 October 1665 – 9 January 1725) was an Italian Cardinal.

His background was from the Acquaviva family, which included the Dukes of Atri. He filled various offices under Popes Innocent XI, Alexander VIII, Innocent XII, and Clement XI, who created him Cardinal, and Bishop of Sabina.

He was buried at Rome in the Church of Santa Cecilia.

Episcopal Lineage

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