Andrea Matteo Acquaviva d'Aragona

Andrea Matteo Acquaviva d'Aragona (died 1576) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Cosenza (1573–1576) and Bishop of Venafro (1558–1573).[1]

Most Reverend

Andrea Matteo Acquaviva d'Aragona
Archbishop of Cosenza
ChurchCatholic Church
In office1573-1576
PredecessorFlavio Orsini
SuccessorFantino Petrignani
Personal details
Died1576
Previous post(s)Bishop of Venafro (1558-1573)
Coat of armsAndrea Matteo Acquaviva d'Aragona's coat of arms

Biography

On 20 July 1558, Andrea Matteo Acquaviva d'Aragona was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul IV as Bishop of Venafro.[1] On 16 September 1573, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XIII as Archbishop of Cosenza.[1] He served as Archbishop of Cosenza until his death in 1576.[1] While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of Beatus di Porta, Bishop of Chur (1565).[1]

References

  • Gennaro Morra, Un vescovo riformatore di Venafro. Andrea Matteo Acquaviva d'Aragona, 1558–1573, in "Campania Sacra: studi e documenti", 13-14 (1982-1983), pagg. 107-148
  • Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Venafro". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Venafro (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Cheney, David M. "Archdiocese of Cosenza-Bisignano". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Chow, Gabriel. "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cosenza-Bisignano (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]


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