Giovanni Poggio
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Giovanni Poggio (also written Poggi) (21 January 1493 – 12 February 1556) was an Italian Roman Catholic bishop and cardinal. He is mainly known for the elaborate decorations he arranged for his residence, the Palazzo Poggi.
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His Eminence, the Most Rev. Lord Giovanni Poggi | |
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Bishop emeritus of Tropea | |
Province | Reggio |
Diocese | Tropea |
Appointed | 4 October 1541 |
Term ended | 6 February 1556 |
Predecessor | Girolamo Ghinucci |
Successor | Gian Matteo di Luchi |
Other post(s) | Apostolic Nuncio to Spain (1529–1541); Cardinal Priest of Sant'Anastasia (1552–1556) |
Orders | |
Consecration | 1541 |
Created cardinal | 23 March 1552 |
Rank | Cardinal Priest |
Personal details | |
Born | 26 January 1493 Commune of Bologna |
Died | 12 February 1556(1556-02-12) (aged 63) Commune of Bologna |
Nationality | Bolognese |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Residence | Commune of Bologna |
Spouse | name unknown (died 1528) |
Children | names unknown |
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