Giambattista Spinola
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Giambattista Spinola was a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church
and Archbishop of Genoa.
Giambattista was born in Madrid, Spain but his family was of Genoeses origin, apparently connected with the Spinola Family
that had been active in Medieval Genoese politics.
In 1648 Spinola was made archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Acerenza and Matera. He became the archbishop of Genoa in 1664 but was forced to resign in 1681. In that year he was made the Cardinal-Priest of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere
, before assuming briefly the Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals
, between 1691 and 1692. In 1696 he was made the Cardinal-Priest of Sant'Agnese fuori le mura
, a title he held until being named the Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria in Trastevere
in 1698.
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
and Archbishop of Genoa.
Giambattista was born in Madrid, Spain but his family was of Genoeses origin, apparently connected with the Spinola Family
Spinola Family
The Spinola were a leading political family in Genoa in the 13th and 14th centuries.Guido Spinola was one of the first important members of the family. He served as Consul of Genoa in 1102. The Spinola were generally Ghibellines and in league with the Doria Family.The next Spinola to come to...
that had been active in Medieval Genoese politics.
In 1648 Spinola was made archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Acerenza and Matera. He became the archbishop of Genoa in 1664 but was forced to resign in 1681. In that year he was made the Cardinal-Priest of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere
Santa Cecilia in Trastevere
Santa Cecilia in Trastevere is a 5th century church in Rome, Italy, devoted to Saint Cecilia, in the Trastevere rione.-History:The first church on this site was founded probably in the 3rd century, by Pope Urban I; it was devoted to the Roman martyr Cecilia, martyred it is said under Marcus...
, before assuming briefly the Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals
Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals
The Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals was the treasurer of that body.He administered all property, fees, funds and revenue belonging to the College of Cardinals, celebrated the requiem Mass for a deceased cardinal and was charged with the registry of the Acta Consistoralia.It is...
, between 1691 and 1692. In 1696 he was made the Cardinal-Priest of Sant'Agnese fuori le mura
Sant'Agnese fuori le mura
The church of Saint Agnes Outside the Wall is a titulus church, minor basilica in Rome, on a site sloping down from the Via Nomentana, which runs north-east out of the city, still under its ancient name. What is said to be the remains of Saint Agnes's are below the high altar...
, a title he held until being named the Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria in Trastevere
Santa Maria in Trastevere
The Basilica of Our Lady in Trastevere is a titular minor basilica, one of the oldest churches in Rome, and perhaps the first in which mass was openly celebrated...
in 1698.