Achille Caracciolo (died 1623) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Potenza (1616–1623).[1][2]

Most Reverend

Achille Caracciolo
Bishop of Potenza
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Potenza
In office1616–1623
PredecessorGaspare Cardoso
SuccessorDiego Vargas
Orders
Consecration3 May 1616
by Giovanni Garzia Mellini
Personal details
Died1623
Potenza, Italy

Biography

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On 2 May 1616, Achille Caracciolo was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Bishop of Potenza.[1][2] On 2 May 1616, he was consecrated bishop by Giovanni Garzia Mellini, Cardinal-Priest of Santi Quattro Coronati with Giovanni Battista del Tufo, Bishop Emeritus of Acerra, and Paolo De Curtis, Bishop Emeritus of Isernia, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Bishop of Potenza until his death in 1623.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice) (1935). HIERARCHIA CATHOLICA MEDII ET RECENTIORIS AEVI Vol IV. Münster: Libraria Regensbergiana. p. 287. (in Latin)
  2. ^ a b c d "Bishop Achille Caracciolo" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved November 24, 2016
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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Potenza
1616–1623
Succeeded by