Innocenzo Conti

Innocenzo Conti by Antonio Capellan

Innocenzo Conti (8 February 1731 – 15 November 1785) was a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.[1]

In November 1769, he was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Portugal. The next month, he was made archbishop. He was appointed by Pope Clement XIV to be a cardinal in pectore in September 1771, but this was not made public until 19 April 1773. He was not elevated to the position until 26 May 1774. He participated in the conclave of 1774–1775.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ Florida International University, Biographical Dictionary section Pope Clement XIV (1769-1774), Consistory of September 29, 1771 (VII)
  2. ^ "Innocenzo Cardinal Conti †", Catholic Hierarchy
  3. ^ California State University at Northridge website, Sede Vacante 1774-1775



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