Lorenzo Casoni
Lorenzo Casoni (September 10, 1645-November 19, 1720) was a Roman Catholic cardinal.
His Eminence Lorenzo Casoni | |
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| Cardinal-Priest of San Pietro in Vincoli | |
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| Church | Catholic Church |
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| Consecration | 12 Mar 1690 by Francesco Nerli (iuniore) |
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| Born | September 10, 1645 |
| Died | 19 Nov 1720 (age 75) Rome, Italy |
Biography
Lorenzo Casoni was born in Sarzana on September 10, 1645, the son of Niccolò, count of Villanova, and Giulia Petriccioli. The family was of noble origins: his cousin was Monsignor Agostino Favoriti, secretary of Pope Innocent XI, to which post he later succeeded. His great-grandsons were later Cardinal Filippo Casoni, in 1801, and Cardinal Luigi Vannicelli Casoni, in 1839. Pope Innocent XI made him "secret chamberlain of honor" and canon of Santa Maria Maggiore.
On March 3, 1690, he was elected titular archbishop of Caesarea, with dispensation for not receiving the diaconate and presbyterate.
On 12 Mar 1690, he was consecrated bishop by Francesco Nerli (iuniore), Cardinal-Priest of San Matteo in Merulana.[1]
Pope Clement XI elevated him to the rank of cardinal in the consistory of May 17, 1706. In honor of the two popes who had helped him, he had two monuments erected in the Chapel of the Crucifix in Sarzana, his hometown.
He died on November 19, 1720, at the age of 75.
References
- Cheney, David M. "Lorenzo Cardinal Casoni". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved December 27, 2019. [self-published]