Francesco Sforza (cardinal)

His Eminence

Francesco Sforza
Marquess of Castell'Arquato
Cardinal-Bishop of Porto–Santa Rufina
ChurchCatholic Church
Appointed27 September 1623
Term ended9 September 1624
PredecessorFrancesco Maria del Monte
SuccessorOttavio Bandini
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Orders
Ordination1614
Consecration1 May 1618
by Pope Paul V
Created cardinal12 December 1583
by Pope Gregory XIII
RankCardinal-Bishop
Personal details
BornFrancesco Sforza di Santa Fiora
6 November 1562
Parma, Duchy of Parma
Died9 September 1624(1624-09-09) (aged 61)
Rome, Papal States
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Francesco Sforza (Parma, 6 November 1562 – Rome, 5 February 1624) was an Italian cardinal and bishop. He was very influential in a number of conclaves.

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