Stefano Colonna
Stefano Colonna (* first quarter of the 14th century in Rome ; † 1378 or 1379 there) was a cardinal of the Roman Church .
Life
He was a son of Pietro Colonna, called Sciarretta, the brother of Cardinal Agapito Colonna and came from the extensive Roman noble family of Colonna . He was also called Stefanello by his contemporaries .
At first Stefano Colonna was governor of the Marca Anconitana ( Mark Ancona ). He was a legate of Pope Gregory XI. in the Republic of Genoa to restore peace between the Doge of Genoa and the King of Cyprus . Stefano Colonna became Apostolic Protonotary and Provost of Saint-Omer in the Diocese of Thérouanne .
Pope Urban VI. created Stefano Colonna in the consistory of September 18, 1378 as cardinal deacon , Stefano died shortly afterwards in Rome without having received a title deaconry . He was buried in the family vault in the Bethlehem crypt under the main altar of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore .
Web links
- Colonna, Stefano. In: Salvador Miranda : The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. ( Florida International University website), accessed December 16, 2018.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Colonna, Stefano |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Cardinal of the Roman Church |
| DATE OF BIRTH | between 1300 and 1325 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Rome |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1378 or 1379 |
| Place of death | Rome |