Antonio Correr

Italian cardinal, contributed to the papacy

Antonio Correr - Italian cardinal, contributed to the papacy
Born

July 15th, 1359
666 years ago

Died

1445
580 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Italy

Links & References

Born in 1359, served as a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church. Correr was heavily involved in church governance and played significant roles in ecclesiastical politics during the late 14th century. His contributions were pivotal in various papal elections and church councils. Correr was a part of the proceedings that established the authority of the papacy during a tumultuous time for the church.

Participated in papal elections

Contributed to church governance

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