Francesco Gonzaga (1538–1566)

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Francesco Gonzaga
Bishop of Mantua
Duke of Ariano
Portrait by Fermo Guisoni, 16th century
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseMantua
Appointed15 May 1565
Term ended6 January 1566
Predecessor Federico Gonzaga
SuccessorGregorio Boldrini
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Created cardinal26 February 1561
by Pope Pius IV
RankCardinal-Priest
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Born6 December 1538
Palermo, Italy
Died6 January 1566(1566-01-06) (aged 27)
Rome, Papal States
BuriedSan Lorenzo in Lucina
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Francesco Gonzaga (6 December 1538 – 6 January 1566) was an Italian nobleman, who was Duke of Ariano. He was also a Roman Catholic cardinal and bishop.

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