Mario Millini Explained

Type:Cardinal
Honorific-Prefix:His Eminence
Mario Millini
Cardinal-Priest of San Marcello
Church:Catholic Church
Birth Date:9 February 1677
Birth Place:Rome, Italy
Death Date:25 July 1756 (age 56)
Death Place:Rome, Italy

Mario Millini or Mario Mellini (1677–1756) was a Roman Catholic cardinal.

Biography

Millini was born on 9 February 1677 in Rome, Italy.[1] [2] He was related to several cardinals including Antonio Casali, Savo Millini and Giovanni Battista Casali del Drago.[3]

He was promoted to the cardinalate at the request of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria.

He is buried at the Santa Maria del Popolo.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Miranda . Salvador . MILLINI, Mario (1677-1756). The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church . January 19, 2019. Florida International University.
  2. Web site: Cheney . David M.. Mario Cardinal Millini (Mellini) . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. January 19, 2019.
  3. https://www.cardinals.fiu.edu/bios1770-iv.htm Florida International University website, The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church section, Biographical Dictionary, Pope Clement XIV, Consistory of December 12, 1770
  4. http://www.churches-of-rome.info/CoR_Info/SMP%20063/063-SMdelPopolo.pdf Churches of Rome website, Santa Maria del Popolo, page 7