Giulio Canani
| Giulio Canani | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Modena, Cardinal priest of S. Anastasia | |
| See | Diocese of Modena |
| Installed | February 8, 1591—November 27, 1592 |
| Other posts | Previously Bishop of Adria |
| Orders | |
| Created Cardinal | December 12, 1583 |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1524 Ferrara, Italy |
| Died |
November 27, 1592 Ferrara, Italy |
Giulio Canani (1524–1592) was an Italian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Early life
Born in Ferrarato Luigi Canani and Lucrezia Brancaleone, he studied both canon and civil law in the University of Ferrara and he became cleric in Ferara. Later he went to Rome and in 1552 he was appointed papal datary from Pope Julius III.
Episcopate
He was elected bishop of Adria on November 26, 1554.
Cardinalate
Giulio Canani was created cardinal priest in the consistory of December 12, 1583 by Pope Gregory XIII and opted for the title of Sant'Eusebio church on November 28, 1584.Participated in the two conclaves of 1590.He was transferred to the see Diocese of Modena on February 8, 1591.Later he was opted to the title of S. Anastasia on March 20, 1591. Participated in the Papal conclave of 1591 and in the Papal conclave of 1592.
Death
Giulio Canani died on November 27, 1592 in his native town Ferrara during a short visit there.
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