Francesco Antonio Porpora
| Most Reverend Francesco Antonio Porpora | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Montemarano | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Montemarano |
| In office | 1635–1640 |
| Predecessor | Eleuterio Albergone |
| Successor | Urbano Zambotti |
| Orders | |
| Consecration |
13 May 1635 by Francesco Maria Brancaccio |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1575 Naples, Italy |
| Died |
1640 (age 65) Montemarano, Italy |
Francesco Antonio Porpora (1575–1640) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Montemarano (1635–1640).[1][2][3]
Biography
Francesco Antonio Porpora was born in Naples, Italy in 1575.[4] On 7 May 1635, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Montemarano.[4][3] On 13 May 1635, he was consecrated bishop by Francesco Maria Brancaccio, Cardinal-Priest of Santi XII Apostoli, with Giacomo Theodoli, Bishop of Forli and Alessandro Suardi, Bishop of Lucera, serving as co-consecrators.[4] He served as Bishop of Montemarano until his death in 1640.[4][3]
References
- ↑ Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice). HIERARCHIA CATHOLICA MEDII ET RECENTIORIS AEVI Vol IV. p. 247.
- ↑ "Diocese of Montemarano" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved October 5, 2016
- 1 2 3 "Titular Episcopal See of Montemarano" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved October 5, 2016
- 1 2 3 4 Cheney, David M. "Bishop Francesco Antonio Porpora". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Eleuterio Albergone |
Bishop of Montemarano 1635–1640 |
Succeeded by Urbano Zambotti |
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