Giovanni Doria
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Giovanni Doria called Giannettino, the son of Giovanni Andrea Doria
, 6th Prince of Melfi, and Princess Zenobia Doria del Carretto, 5th Princess of Melfi, who studied philosophy and theology in Spain
being promoted to the Cardinalate at the instance of King Felipe II of Spain. Once king Philip II died, he was created cardinal deacon, aged 31, in the consistory of June 9, 1604. Granted permission to receive the sacred orders outside the Ember days, December 9, 1604. Participated in the first conclave of 1605, which elected Pope Leo XI. Participated in the second conclave of 1605, which elected Pope Paul V. Received the red hat and the deaconry of S. Adriano, December 5, 1605. Abbot commendatario of San Fruttuoso di Camogli. Elected titular archbishop of Tessalonica and named coadjutor, with right of succession, of Palermo, February 4, 1608. Consecrated, May 4, 1608, Rome, by Pope Paul V.
Succeeded to the see of Palermo
, Sicily
, July 5, 1608. Viceroy of Sicily and lieutenant of the king of Spain , February 8, 1610 - March 1611 , July to August 1616, from August 1, 1624 to 1626 and from 1639 to June 1641.
Participated in the conclave of 1621, which elected Pope Gregory XV. Participated in the conclave of 1623, which elected Pope Urban VIII. Opted for the order of cardinal priests and the title of S. Pietro in Montorio, October 2, 1623. Discovered the relics of S. Rosalia and promoted her cultus.
He died November 19, 1642, Palermo. Buried in the chapel of S. Rosalia, in the metropolitan cathedral of Palermo
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Giovanni Andrea Doria
Giovanni Andrea Doria, also Giannandrea Doria , was an Italian admiral from Genoa. He was the son of Giannettino Doria and the great-nephew of the famed Genoese admiral Andrea Doria, by whom he was later adopted...
, 6th Prince of Melfi, and Princess Zenobia Doria del Carretto, 5th Princess of Melfi, who studied philosophy and theology in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
being promoted to the Cardinalate at the instance of King Felipe II of Spain. Once king Philip II died, he was created cardinal deacon, aged 31, in the consistory of June 9, 1604. Granted permission to receive the sacred orders outside the Ember days, December 9, 1604. Participated in the first conclave of 1605, which elected Pope Leo XI. Participated in the second conclave of 1605, which elected Pope Paul V. Received the red hat and the deaconry of S. Adriano, December 5, 1605. Abbot commendatario of San Fruttuoso di Camogli. Elected titular archbishop of Tessalonica and named coadjutor, with right of succession, of Palermo, February 4, 1608. Consecrated, May 4, 1608, Rome, by Pope Paul V.
Succeeded to the see of Palermo
Palermo
Palermo is a city in Southern Italy, the capital of both the autonomous region of Sicily and the Province of Palermo. The city is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence; it is over 2,700 years old...
, Sicily
Sicily
Sicily is a region of Italy, and is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Along with the surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Autonoma Siciliana Sicily has a rich and unique culture, especially with regard to the arts, music, literature,...
, July 5, 1608. Viceroy of Sicily and lieutenant of the king of Spain , February 8, 1610 - March 1611 , July to August 1616, from August 1, 1624 to 1626 and from 1639 to June 1641.
Participated in the conclave of 1621, which elected Pope Gregory XV. Participated in the conclave of 1623, which elected Pope Urban VIII. Opted for the order of cardinal priests and the title of S. Pietro in Montorio, October 2, 1623. Discovered the relics of S. Rosalia and promoted her cultus.
He died November 19, 1642, Palermo. Buried in the chapel of S. Rosalia, in the metropolitan cathedral of Palermo
Cathedral of Palermo
The Cathedral of Palermo is an architectural complex in Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy. It is characterized by the presence of different styles, due to a long history of additions, alterations and restorations, the last of which occurred in the 18th century....
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Sources
- Cardella, Lorenzo. Memorie storiche de' cardinali della Santa Romana Chiesa. Rome : Stamperia Pagliarini, 1793, VI, 113-115
- Gauchat,Patritium. Hierarchia Catholica Medii et Recentioris Aevi, Münich : Sumptibus et Typis Librariae Regensbergianae, 1935; reprint, Padua : Il Messagero di S. Antonio, 1960, IV, 8, 47, 50, 272 and 335.