Alessandro Filonardi

Alessandro Filonardi (died 1645) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Aquino (1615–1645).[1]

Most Reverend

Alessandro Filonardi
Bishop of Aquino
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Aquino
In office1615–1645
PredecessorFilippo Filonardi
SuccessorAngelo Maldachini
Orders
Consecration31 May 1615
by Filippo Filonardi
Personal details
BornTerra Balbaei

Biography

Alessandro Filonardi was born in Terra Balbaei.[2] On 18 May 1615, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Bishop of Aquino.[1][2] On 31 May 1615, he was consecrated bishop by Filippo Filonardi, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria del Popolo, with Paolo de Curtis, Bishop Emeritus of Isernia, and Ennio Filonardi, Bishop of Ferentino, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Bishop of Aquino until his death on 21 Jan 1645.[1][2]

Episcopal succession

While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of:[2]

  • Giovanni Battista Malaspina, Bishop of Massa Marittima (1629);
  • Muzio Colonna, Bishop of Marsi (1629);
  • Vittore Capello, Titular Bishop of Famagusta (1633);
  • Antonio Maria Pranzoni, Bishop of Minervino Murge (1635);
  • Bartolomeo Cresconi, Bishop of Umbriatico (1639);
  • Francesco d'Elia e Rossi, Bishop of Siracusa (1639);
  • Gerolamo Mascambruno, Bishop of Isernia (1642); and
  • Francesco Agostino della Chiesa, Bishop of Saluzzo (1642).

References

  1. Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice) (1935). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. IV. Münster: Libraria Regensbergiana. p. 91. (in Latin)
  2. Cheney, David M. "Bishop Alessandro Filonardi". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Filippo Filonardi
Bishop of Aquino
1615–1645
Succeeded by
Angelo Maldachini


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