Gasparo Contarini
Italian cardinal and diplomat
Born
October 16th, 1483
541 years ago
Died
August 24th, 1542
482 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Italy
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Born in 1483, served as a prominent cardinal and diplomat in the Catholic Church. Played a key role in the political and religious discussions of the time, engaging in important dialogues aimed at reforming the Church and fostering unity among Christians. Participated in diplomatic missions to various European courts and was a significant figure in the early stages of the Protestant Reformation. Authored influential works exploring theology and church reform, contributing to the intellectual discourse of the period.
Served as a cardinal in the Catholic Church
Engaged in influential diplomatic missions
Authored notable theological works
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