Stefano Usodimare

Stefano Usodimare (died 1557) was the Master of the Order of Preachers from 1553 to 1557.

Biography

Usodimare was from Genoa, the son of a Spanish family.[1] At the Dominican chapter of 1553, he was the preferred candidate of Pope Julius III, and was elected master.[1] Pope Paul IV made him a cardinal in 1557.[1] He died later in 1557.[1]

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References

Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Francesco Romeo
Master of the Order of Preachers
1553–1557
Succeeded by
Vincenzo Giustiniani



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