Lorenzo Campeggi (bishop of Cervia) explained

Type:Bishop
Lorenzo Campeggi
Bishop of Cervia
Church:Catholic Church
Diocese:Diocese of Cervia
Term:1582–1585
Predecessor:Ottavio Santacroce
Successor:Decio Azzolini (seniore)
Birth Date:1547
Birth Place:Bologna, State of the Church
Death Date:6 Nov 1585 (age 38)
Death Place:Ferrara, Duchy of Ferrara
Previous Post:Apostolic Nuncio to Naples (1577–1580)
Apostolic Nuncio to Venice (1581–1585)

Lorenzo Campeggi (1547–1585) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Cervia (1582–1585), Apostolic Nuncio to Venice (1581–1585), and Apostolic Nuncio to Naples (1577–1580).

Biography

Lorenzo Campeggi was born in Bologna, Italy in 1547.In May 1577, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XIII as Apostolic Nuncio to Naples; he resigned from the position on 5 Jan 1580.On 6 May 1581, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XIII as Apostolic Nuncio to Venice; he resigned from the position on 22 Jun 1585.On 8 Jan 1582, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XIII as Bishop of Cervia.He served as Bishop of Cervia until his death on 6 Nov 1585.