Lorenzo Campeggio

His Eminence

Lorenzo Campeggio
Cardinal-Bishop of Sabina
Cardinal protector of England
DioceseSabina
Appointed28 November 1537
Term ended19 July 1539
PredecessorBonifacio Ferrero
SuccessorAntonio Sanseverino
Previous post(s)Bishop of Feltre (1512‍–‍1520)
Orders
Consecration6 April 1518
Created cardinal1 July 1517
by Leo X
Rank
Personal details
Born7 November 1474
Milan, Duchy of Milan
Died19 July 1539 (aged 64)
Rome, Papal States
Buried
ParentsGiovanni Zaccaria Campeggio and Dorotea Tebaldini
SpouseFrancesca Guastavillani
Children5

Lorenzo Campeggio (7 November 1474 – 19 July 1539) was an Italian cardinal and politician. He was the last cardinal protector of England.

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