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Viatora Coccaleo (so called from his birthplace, Coccaglio in Lombardy, date of birth unknown; d. 1793) was an Italian Capuchin theologian.
For a time he was lector in theology. Among his works are:
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain : Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Viatora Coccaleo". Catholic Encyclopedia . New York: Robert Appleton Company. The entry cites: