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{{Short description|Italian-French Roman Catholic cardinal}}
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name = Piere Cardinal de Bonzi †|
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Period = [[March 12]], [[1674]]—[[July 11]], [[1703]] |
|name = Piero de Bonzi
cardinal = [[August 17]], [[1611]] |
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|see = [[Archdiocese]] of [[Narbonne]] (now suppressed)
|title = [[Archbishop]] of [[Narbonne]]
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|enthroned = 12 March 1674—11 July 1703
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|cardinal = 17 August 1611
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|other_post = Previously [[Archbishop of Toulouse]]
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'''Piero de Bonzi''' (also ''Pierre''; [[April 15]], [[1631]] - [[11 July]] [[1703]]) was an Italian-French [[Roman Catholic cardinal]]. His last name is also listed as Bonsi.
|birth_place = [[Florence]], [[Italy]]
|death_date = {{death date and age|1703|7|11|1631|4|15|df=y}}
|death_place = [[Montpellier]], [[France]]
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'''Piero de Bonzi''' (also ''Pierre''; 15 April 1631 - 11 July 1703) was an Italian-French [[Roman Catholic cardinal]]. His last name is also listed as Bonsi.


==Biography==
==Biography==
[[file:(Narbonne) Armoiries de Pierre de Bonzy - Escalier du palais des Archevêques.jpg|thumb|left|Coat of arms of Pierre de Bonzy - Staircase of the palace of the Archbishops of Narbonne]]
Born in Florence, he was the son of Francesco Bonzi, senator of Florence, and Cristina Riari. He was also grand-nephew of Cardinal [[Jean de Bonsi]].
[[File:COA Cardinal Pierre de Bonzi.svg|thumb|Coat of arms]]
Born in Florence, he was the son of Francesco Bonzi, senator of Florence, and Cristina Riari. He was also grand-nephew of Cardinal [[Jean de Bonsi]].


He was educated by his uncle Clément Bonzi, [[bishop of Béziers]], who made him join the ecclesiastical state and he became Resident of [[Ferdinando II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany]] in the French court. Later he was appointed [[commendatory abbot]] of several [[abbey]]s in [[France]].
He was educated by his uncle Clément Bonzi, [[bishop of Béziers]], who made him join the ecclesiastical state and he became Resident of [[Ferdinando II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany]] in the French court. Later he was appointed [[commendatory abbot]] of several [[abbey]]s in [[France]].


Piere de Bonzi was elected [[bishop of Béziers]] on [[June 7]], [[1660]], th 5th member of the family to become bishop of that see. Later he became French ambassador in different countries in Europe. On [[September 28]], [[1671]] was promoted to the metropolitan see of [[Archdiocese of Toulouse|Toulouse]].
Piere de Bonzi was elected [[bishop of Béziers]] on 7 June 1660, the 5th member of the family to become bishop of that see. Later he became French ambassador in different countries in Europe. On 28 September 1671 he was promoted to the metropolitan see of [[Archdiocese of Toulouse|Toulouse]].


In 1672 Bonzi was created [[cardinal priest]] by [[Pope Clement X]], and transferred to the metropolitan see of [[Narbonne]] two years later. He participated in the Papal conclaves of 1676, 1689 and 1691. He opted for the title of [[Sant'Onofrio (Rome)|Sant'Onofrio]] on [[October 19]], [[1676]]. Then he was transferred to title of [[S. Pietro in Vincoli]] and later opted for the title of [[Sant'Eusebio]]. Since 1693, approximately, he suffered from [[epilepsy]] and because of poor health he did not participate in the Papal conclave of 1700.
In 1672 Bonzi was created [[cardinal priest]] by [[Pope Clement X]], and transferred to the metropolitan see of [[Narbonne]] two years later. He participated in the Papal conclaves of 1676, 1689 and 1691. He opted for the title of [[Sant'Onofrio (Rome)|Sant'Onofrio]] on 19 October 1676. Then he was transferred to the title of [[S. Pietro in Vincoli]] and later opted for the title of [[Sant'Eusebio]]. From about 1693, he suffered from [[epilepsy]] and because of poor health did not participate in the Papal conclave of 1700.


He died on [[July 11]], [[1703]] of an [[apoplexy]], in [[Montpellier]].
He died on 11 July 1703 of an [[apoplexy]], in [[Montpellier]].
==References==
*{{cite web|author-link=Salvador Miranda (historian) |last=Miranda |first=Salvador |title=BONZI, Pierre de (1631-1703) |url=http://cardinals.fiu.edu/bios1672.htm#Bonzi|work=The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church |accessdate=|publisher=[[Florida International University]]|oclc=53276621}}
*{{Cite web|last=Cheney |first=David M.|author-link=|title=Pierre ''Cardinal'' de Bonzi|website=[[Catholic-Hierarchy.org]]|date=|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bbonzip.html |accessdate=May 22, 2020}} [[Wikipedia:SPS|{{sup|[''self-published'']}}]]
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Latest revision as of 21:06, 28 January 2024

Piero de Bonzi
Archbishop of Narbonne
Piero de Bonzi by Jean de Troy
SeeArchdiocese of Narbonne (now suppressed)
Installed12 March 1674—11 July 1703
Other post(s)Previously Archbishop of Toulouse
Orders
Created cardinal17 August 1611
Personal details
Born(1631-04-15)15 April 1631
Died11 July 1703(1703-07-11) (aged 72)
Montpellier, France

Piero de Bonzi (also Pierre; 15 April 1631 - 11 July 1703) was an Italian-French Roman Catholic cardinal. His last name is also listed as Bonsi.

Biography[edit]

Coat of arms of Pierre de Bonzy - Staircase of the palace of the Archbishops of Narbonne
Coat of arms

Born in Florence, he was the son of Francesco Bonzi, senator of Florence, and Cristina Riari. He was also grand-nephew of Cardinal Jean de Bonsi.

He was educated by his uncle Clément Bonzi, bishop of Béziers, who made him join the ecclesiastical state and he became Resident of Ferdinando II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany in the French court. Later he was appointed commendatory abbot of several abbeys in France.

Piere de Bonzi was elected bishop of Béziers on 7 June 1660, the 5th member of the family to become bishop of that see. Later he became French ambassador in different countries in Europe. On 28 September 1671 he was promoted to the metropolitan see of Toulouse.

In 1672 Bonzi was created cardinal priest by Pope Clement X, and transferred to the metropolitan see of Narbonne two years later. He participated in the Papal conclaves of 1676, 1689 and 1691. He opted for the title of Sant'Onofrio on 19 October 1676. Then he was transferred to the title of S. Pietro in Vincoli and later opted for the title of Sant'Eusebio. From about 1693, he suffered from epilepsy and because of poor health did not participate in the Papal conclave of 1700.

He died on 11 July 1703 of an apoplexy, in Montpellier.

References[edit]

  • Miranda, Salvador. "BONZI, Pierre de (1631-1703)". The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. Florida International University. OCLC 53276621.
  • Cheney, David M. "Pierre Cardinal de Bonzi". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved May 22, 2020. [self-published]