Lorenzo Campeggi (bishop of Cervia)

Lorenzo Campeggi (1547–1585) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Cervia (1582–1585), Apostolic Nuncio to Venice (1581–1585), and Apostolic Nuncio to Naples (1577–1580).[1]

For the 15th century Italian cardinal, see Lorenzo Campeggi. For the 17th century Italian bishop, see Lorenzo Campeggi (bishop of Senigallia).
Most Reverend

Lorenzo Campeggi
Bishop of Cervia
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Cervia
In office1582–1585
PredecessorOttavio Santacroce
SuccessorDecio Azzolini (seniore)
Personal details
Born1547
Bologna, Italy
Died6 Nov 1585 (age 38)
Previous postApostolic Nuncio to Naples (1577–1580)
Apostolic Nuncio to Venice (1581–1585)

Biography

Lorenzo Campeggi was born in Bologna, Italy in 1547.[2] In May 1577, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XIII as Apostolic Nuncio to Naples; he resigned from the position on 5 Jan 1580.[2] On 6 May 1581, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XIII as Apostolic Nuncio to Venice; he resigned from the position on 22 Jun 1585.[2] On 8 Jan 1582, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XIII as Bishop of Cervia.[1][2] He served as Bishop of Cervia until his death on 6 Nov 1585.[1][2]

References
  1. Eubel, Konrad (1923). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. III (second ed.). Münster: Libreria Regensbergiana. p. 163. (in Latin)
  2. Cheney, David M. "Bishop Lorenzo Campeggi". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Antonmaria Sauli		 Apostolic Nuncio to Naples
1577–1580		 Succeeded by
Fantino Petrignani
Preceded by
Alberto Bolognetti		 Apostolic Nuncio to Venice
1581–1585		 Succeeded by
Cesare Costa
Preceded by
Ottavio Santacroce		 Bishop of Cervia
1582–1585		 Succeeded by
Decio Azzolini (seniore)


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