| Most Reverend Giovanni Checconi | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Pienza | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Pienza |
| In office | 1665–1668 |
| Predecessor | Giacondo Turamini |
| Successor | Girolamo Borghese |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 22 November 1665 by Scipione Pannocchieschi d'Elci |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Siena, Italy |
| Died | 19 March 1668 |
Giovanni Checconi (died 1668) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Pienza (1665–1668).
Biography
Giovanni Checconi was born in Siena, Italy. On 11 November 1665, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VII as Bishop of Pienza. On 22 November 1665, he was consecrated bishop by Scipione Pannocchieschi d'Elci, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Sabina. He served as Bishop of Pienza until his death on 19 March 1668.
References
- ^ Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice) (1935). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. IV. Münster: Libraria Regensbergiana. p. 280. (in Latin)
- ^ Ritzler, Remigius; Sefrin, Pirminus (1952). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. V. Patavii: Messagero di S. Antonio. p. 314. (in Latin)
- ^ Cheney, David M. "Bishop Giovanni Checconi". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Pienza". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops)
- Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Pienza (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops)
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byGiacondo Turamini | Bishop of Pienza 1665–1668 |
Succeeded byGirolamo Borghese |
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