Gozzio Battaglia
Gozzio Battaglia (* around 1270 in Rimini ; † June 10, 1348 in Avignon ) was a cardinal of the Roman Church .
Life
He came from a wealthy family of landowners and bankers and studied law. In 1310 he found himself professor of law at the University of Coimbra . He belonged to the cathedral chapters in Palencia , Burgos and Ravenna , and was also the papal house chaplain .
From 1335 to 1338 he was the titular Latin Patriarch of Constantinople . Pope Benedict XII. appointed him on December 18, 1338 cardinal priest . Battaglia was the only Italian to be promoted to cardinal during his tenure. His titular church was Santa Prisca . Battaglia took part in the conclave of 1342 that Pope Clement VI. chose.
He died in Avignon in 1348 and was buried in the Church of Sant'Agnese in Rimini.
Web links
- Battaglia, Gozzio. In: Salvador Miranda : The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. ( Florida International University website), accessed November 29, 2016.
Individual evidence
- ↑ See: Tabacco, G. et al .: Aspetti culturali della societa italiana nel periodo del papato avignonese. Todi 1981, p. 215
- ↑ See: Tabacco, p. 215
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Battaglia, Gozzio |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Cardinal of the Roman Church |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 1270 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Rimini |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 10, 1348 |
| Place of death | Avignon |