Agostino Franciotti (1630–1670) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Apostolic Nuncio to Germany (1666–1670) and Titular Archbishop of Trapezus (1654–1670).

Biography

Agostino Franciotti was born Rome, Italy in 1630. On 4 May 1654, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent X as Titular Archbishop of Trapezus. On 10 May 1654, he was consecrated bishop by Marcantonio Franciotti, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria della Pace. On 10 Jul 1666, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VII as Apostolic Nuncio to Germany. He served as Apostolic Nuncio to Germany until his death in February 1670.

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Episcopal succession

While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of: Gianlucido Palombara, Bishop of Pesaro (1658); Cesare Cancellotti, Bishop of Bisceglie (1658); Anselmo Dandini, Bishop of Cervia (1662); and Ignazio D'Amico, Bishop of Patti (1662).

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17th-century Roman Catholic titular bishops

Bishops appointed by Pope Innocent X

Bishops appointed by Pope Alexander VII

Clergy from Rome

1630 births

1670 deaths

Agostino Franciotti