Pirro Gonzaga
Pirro Gonzaga (* 1505 in Mantua , † January 28, 1529 in Sabbioneta ) was the son of Count Ludovico Gonzaga di Sabbioneta and cardinal since 1528 .
His mother was Francesca Fieschi, a daughter of Gian Luigi von Lavagna. Pirro became bishop of Modena on September 5, 1527 .
Pope Clement VII elevated him in the consistory of November 21, 1527 to cardinal deacon with the titular church of Sant'Agata dei Goti .
Web links
- Pirro Gonzaga. In: Salvador Miranda : The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. ( Florida International University website, English)
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| SURNAME | Gonzaga, Pirro |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Mantua |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1505 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Mantua |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 28, 1529 |
| Place of death | Sabbioneta |