Ennio Filonardi
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Ennio Filonardi was an Italian bishop and Cardinal
. He was born in Bauco, present-day Boville Ernica.
As bishop of Veroli, from 1503 to 1538, he left an architectural mark on the cathedral.. In 1538 he was bishop of Montefeltro.
From the time of his status as close advisor to Pope Innocent VIII
, he became one of the salient figures of the papal court. He acted as papal nuncio to Switzerland.. He became Bishop of Albano in 1546.
He died during the conclave
that elected Pope Julius III
, having himself been considered papabile.
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...
. He was born in Bauco, present-day Boville Ernica.
As bishop of Veroli, from 1503 to 1538, he left an architectural mark on the cathedral.. In 1538 he was bishop of Montefeltro.
From the time of his status as close advisor to Pope Innocent VIII
Pope Innocent VIII
Pope Innocent VIII , born Giovanni Battista Cybo , was Pope from 1484 until his death.-Early years:Giovanni Battista Cybo was born at Genoa of Greek extraction...
, he became one of the salient figures of the papal court. He acted as papal nuncio to Switzerland.. He became Bishop of Albano in 1546.
He died during the conclave
Papal conclave
A papal conclave is a meeting of the College of Cardinals convened to elect a Bishop of Rome, who then becomes the Pope during a period of vacancy in the papal office. The Pope is considered by Roman Catholics to be the apostolic successor of Saint Peter and earthly head of the Roman Catholic Church...
that elected Pope Julius III
Pope Julius III
Pope Julius III , born Giovanni Maria Ciocchi del Monte, was Pope from 7 February 1550 to 1555....
, having himself been considered papabile.