Antonio Pellegrini
Antonio Pellegrini (born August 11, 1812 in Rome , † November 2, 1887 in Rome) was an Italian cardinal .
Life
He was born the son of Benedetto Pellegrini, a patrician of Velletri and Piperno , and Maria Magdalena Storani.
Pius IX appointed him in the consistory of December 28, 1877 cardinal deacon of the titular deaconry Santa Maria in Aquiro . Although he was a cardinal, he was never ordained a bishop.
He took part in the conclave of 1878 , when Pope Leo XIII. was chosen to participate.
He died of pneumonia and his body was buried in Campo Verano .
Web links
- Pellegrini, Antonio. In: Salvador Miranda : The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. ( Florida International University website), accessed October 20, 2017.
- Entry on Antonio Pellegrini on catholic-hierarchy.org ; accessed on October 20, 2017.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Pellegrini, Antonio |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian cardinal |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 11, 1812 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Rome |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 2, 1887 |
| Place of death | Rome |