Carlo Carafa della Spina

Summary

Carlo Carafa della Spina (1611–1680) was a Roman Catholic cardinal.[1]

His Eminence

Carlo Carafa della Spina
Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria in Via
ChurchCatholic Church
Orders
Consecration1 Jan 1645
by Ciriaco Rocci
Personal details
Born21 Apr 1611
Died23 Jan 1675 (age 77)
Rome, Italy

Biography edit

On 1 Jan 1645, he was consecrated bishop by Ciriaco Rocci, Cardinal-Priest of San Salvatore in Lauro, with Fabio Lagonissa, Titular Patriarch of Antioch, and Alfonso Gonzaga, Titular Archbishop of Rhodus, serving as co-consecrators.[1][2]

Episcopal succession edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b Miranda, Salvador. "CARAFA DELLA SPINA, Carlo (1611-1680)". The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. Florida International University. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  2. ^ a b c Cheney, David M. "Carlo Cardinal Carafa della Spina, C.R." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Aversa
1644–1665
Succeeded by
Paolo Carafa
Preceded by
Jost Knab
Apostolic Nuncio to Switzerland
1653–1654
Succeeded by
Preceded by Apostolic Nuncio to Venice
1654–1658
Succeeded by
Preceded by Apostolic Nuncio to Emperor
1658–1664
Succeeded by
Preceded by Cardinal-Priest of Santa Susanna
1664–1675
Succeeded by
Preceded by Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria in Via
1675–1680
Succeeded by