Agostino Cusani

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Agostino Cusani
Cardinal-Priest of Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Portret van Agostino Cusani, RP-P-1909-5921.jpg
Church Roman Catholic Church
Orders
Created cardinal14 Dec 1588
Rank Cardinal-Priest
Personal details
Born1542
Milan
Died20 Oct 1598 (aged 56)
Milan
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Agostino Cusani (1542–1598) was a Roman Catholic cardinal. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Miranda, Salvador. "CUSANI, Agostino (1542-1598)". The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. Florida International University. OCLC   53276621 . Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  2. Cheney, David M. "Agostino Cardinal Cusani †". Catholic-Hierarchy.org . Retrieved December 20, 2021. [self-published]
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Cardinal-Deacon of Sant'Adriano al Foro
1589–1591
Succeeded by
Preceded by Cardinal-Priest of San Lorenzo in Panisperna
1591–1595
Succeeded by
Preceded by Cardinal-Priest of Santi Giovanni e Paolo
1595–1598
Succeeded by