Carlo Gaudenzio Madruzzo
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Carlo Gaudenzio Madruzzo (1562 – August 14, 1629) was an Italian
Roman Catholic cardinal
and statesman.
, Aosta Valley, he was the son of Baron Giovanni Federico Madruzzo and Isabelle of Challant, and nephew of Cardinal Ludovico Madruzzo
, Prince-Bishop of Trento.
After his studies in Ivrea
, Trento
and Ingolstadt
, Carlo Gaudenzio graduated in law at the University of Pavia
in 1586. He perfection his formation in Rome with his uncle. In 1595 he was named auxiliary bishop of Trento and, at Ludovico's death (1600), titular bishop. On June 9, 1604 he also received the title of cardinal by Pope Clement VIII
, being given the titulus of San Cesareo in Palatio
.
In his rule of the diocese, Madruzzo fought heresy and the (often alleged) presence of witchcraft
in Trentino, as well as in enforcing the dispositions of the Council of Trent
. As a temporal prince, he also strove to find a balance of power with the nearby Habsburg
preponderant presence. In 1620 he moved to Rome, managing to obtain the title of vicar bishop for his nephew and assistant Carlo Emanuele
.
He died in Rome
in 1629. He was succeeded by his nephew.
Italy
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Roman Catholic cardinal
Cardinal (Catholicism)
A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical official, usually an ordained bishop, and ecclesiastical prince of the Catholic Church. They are collectively known as the College of Cardinals, which as a body elects a new pope. The duties of the cardinals include attending the meetings of the College and...
and statesman.
Biography
Born in the castle of IssogneIssogne
Issogne is a town and comune in the Aosta Valley region of north-western Italy. It has a castle....
, Aosta Valley, he was the son of Baron Giovanni Federico Madruzzo and Isabelle of Challant, and nephew of Cardinal Ludovico Madruzzo
Ludovico Madruzzo
thumb|200px|Portrait of Ludovico Madruzzo by [[Giovanni Battista Moroni]].Art Institute, [[Chicago]].Ludovico Madruzzo was an Italian Roman Catholic cardinal and statesman, the Imperial crown-cardinal and Prince-Bishop of the Bishopric of Trento .-Biography:Born in Trento, he was the son of baron...
, Prince-Bishop of Trento.
After his studies in Ivrea
Ivrea
Ivrea is a town and comune of the province of Turin in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. Situated on the road leading to the Aosta Valley , it straddles the Dora Baltea and is regarded as the centre of the Canavese area. Ivrea lies in a basin that, in prehistoric times, formed a great lake...
, Trento
Trento
Trento is an Italian city located in the Adige River valley in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol. It is the capital of Trentino...
and Ingolstadt
Ingolstadt
Ingolstadt is a city in the Free State of Bavaria, in the Federal Republic of Germany. It is located along the banks of the Danube River, in the center of Bavaria. As at 31 March 2011, Ingolstadt had 125.407 residents...
, Carlo Gaudenzio graduated in law at the University of Pavia
University of Pavia
The University of Pavia is a university located in Pavia, Lombardy, Italy. It was founded in 1361 and is organized in 9 Faculties.-History:...
in 1586. He perfection his formation in Rome with his uncle. In 1595 he was named auxiliary bishop of Trento and, at Ludovico's death (1600), titular bishop. On June 9, 1604 he also received the title of cardinal by Pope Clement VIII
Pope Clement VIII
Pope Clement VIII , born Ippolito Aldobrandini, was Pope from 30 January 1592 to 3 March 1605.-Cardinal:...
, being given the titulus of San Cesareo in Palatio
San Cesareo in Palatio
San Cesareo in Palatio or San Caesareo de Appia is a titular church in Rome, near the beginning of the Appian Way. It is dedicated to Saint Caesarius of Africa, a 2nd century deacon and martyr.-Origins:...
.
In his rule of the diocese, Madruzzo fought heresy and the (often alleged) presence of witchcraft
Witchcraft
Witchcraft, in historical, anthropological, religious, and mythological contexts, is the alleged use of supernatural or magical powers. A witch is a practitioner of witchcraft...
in Trentino, as well as in enforcing the dispositions of the Council of Trent
Council of Trent
The Council of Trent was the 16th-century Ecumenical Council of the Roman Catholic Church. It is considered to be one of the Church's most important councils. It convened in Trent between December 13, 1545, and December 4, 1563 in twenty-five sessions for three periods...
. As a temporal prince, he also strove to find a balance of power with the nearby Habsburg
Habsburg
The House of Habsburg , also found as Hapsburg, and also known as House of Austria is one of the most important royal houses of Europe and is best known for being an origin of all of the formally elected Holy Roman Emperors between 1438 and 1740, as well as rulers of the Austrian Empire and...
preponderant presence. In 1620 he moved to Rome, managing to obtain the title of vicar bishop for his nephew and assistant Carlo Emanuele
Carlo Emanuele Madruzzo
Carlo Emanuele Madruzzo was the prince-bishop of Trento from January 1629 until his death.-Biography:He was born at the Castle of Issogne into the noble family of the Madruzzo, various members of which were also prince-bishops of Trento.In his youth he studied grammar and rhetorics in Munich and...
.
He died in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
in 1629. He was succeeded by his nephew.