Federico Borromeo
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Federico Borromeo (Italian: [fedeˈriːko borroˈmɛːo]; 18 August 1564 – 21 September 1631) was an Italian cardinal and Archbishop of Milan, a prominent figure of Counter-Reformation in Italy.[1] Federico was a hero of the plague of 1630, described in Alessandro Manzoni's historical novel, The Betrothed. He was a great patron of the arts and founded the Biblioteca Ambrosiana, one of the first free public libraries in Europe. In 1618 he added a picture gallery, donating his own considerable collection of paintings. His published works, mainly in Latin, number over 100. They show his interest in ecclesiastical archaeology, sacred painting, and collecting.
Federico Borromeo | |
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Cardinal, Archbishop of Milan | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Archdiocese | Milan |
Appointed | 24 April 1595 |
Term ended | 21 September 1631 |
Predecessor | Gaspare Visconti |
Successor | Cesare Monti |
Other post(s) | Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria degli Angeli |
Orders | |
Consecration | 11 June 1595 by Clement VIII |
Created cardinal | 18 December 1587 by Sixtus V |
Personal details | |
Born | 18 August 1564 |
Died | 21 September 1631(1631-09-21) (aged 67) Milan, Duchy of Milan |
Buried | Milan Cathedral |
Parents | Giulio Cesare Borromeo Margherita Borromeo |
Alma mater | University of Pavia |