Flavio Orsini

Flavio Orsini (1532 – 16 May 1581) was a cardinal of the Catholic Church. He was a member of the Orsini family.

Biography

Born in Rome, he became bishop of Muro Lucano, and later moved to bishop of Spoleto.[1] He took part in the Roman Curia.

He was made a cardinal on 12 March 1565 by Pope Pius IV.

Flavio Orsini died in Pozzuoli, near Naples.

References
  1. Miranda, Salvador. "ORSINI, Flavio (1532-1581)". The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. Florida International University. OCLC 53276621.


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