Antonio Correr
Italian cardinal, contributed to the papacy
Born
Died
1445
580 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Italy
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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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