Raffaele Riario
Italian cardinal and Roman official
Born
May 3rd, 1461
564 years ago
Died
1521
504 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Italy
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Born in 1461, served as a cardinal in the Catholic Church. Played a significant role in Renaissance politics through ecclesiastical appointments. Acted as the governor of several territories, including Imola and Rome. Established a notable patronage of the arts, supporting artists like Michelangelo and Bramante. Contributed to the building of new churches and the restoration of existing ones, influencing the architectural landscape of the time.
Served as Cardinal of San Giorgio
Governed Imola and Rome
Patronized Michelangelo and Bramante
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