Giambattista Leni

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Giambattista Leni (1573–1627) was a Roman Catholic cardinal.[1]

Biography

On 20 Jul 1608, he was consecrated bishop by Ottavio Paravicini, Cardinal-Priest of Sant'Alessio, with Marco Cornaro, Bishop of Padua, and Diego Alvarez, Archbishop of Trani, serving as co-consecrators.[1][2]

Much of the initial construction of the Barnabite's church in Rome, San Carlo ai Catinari, was done at Leni's personal expense.[3]

Episcopal succession

While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of:[2]

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and the principal co-consecrator of:[2]

References

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  3. Head, George. Rome: A Tour of Many Days, Vol. 1, London, Longman, Brown et al, 1849, p. 437 This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Mileto
1608–1611
Succeeded by
Felice Centini
Preceded by Cardinal-Priest of San Sisto
1608–1618
Succeeded by
Francisco Gómez Rojas de Sandoval
Preceded by Bishop of Ferrara
1611–1627
Succeeded by
Lorenzo Magalotti
Preceded by Cardinal-Priest of Santa Cecilia
1618–1627
Succeeded by
Federico Baldissera Bartolomeo Cornaro
Preceded by Archpriest of the Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
1620–1627
Succeeded by
Francesco Barberini (seniore)

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