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Francesco Barberini (1597-1679)
Francesco Barberini may refer to: *Francesco Barberini (d. 1600), uncle of Pope Urban VIII and the subject of the ''Bust of Francesco Barberini'' *Francesco Barberini (1597–1679), Cardinal-nephew of Pope Urban VIII from 1623 *Francesco Barberini (1662–1738), Cardinal from 1690 {{DEFAULTSORT:Barberini, Francesco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bust Of Francesco Barberini
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Francesco Barberini (1597–1679)
Francesco Barberini (23 September 1597 – 10 December 1679) was an Italian Catholic Cardinal. The nephew of Pope Urban VIII (reigned 1623–1644), he benefited immensely from the nepotism practiced by his uncle. He was given various roles within the Vatican administration but his personal cultural interests, particularly in literature and the arts, meant that he became a highly significant patron. His secretary was the antiquarian Cassiano dal Pozzo who was also a discerning patron of the arts. Francesco was the elder brother of Cardinal Antonio Barberini and Taddeo Barberini who became Prince of Palestrina. Career He was born in Florence to Carlo Barberini and Costanza Magalotti, and studied at the University of Pisa where he was assisted by family friend Galileo Galilei, graduating in canon and civil law in 1623. On 2 October the same year, his uncle, Maffeo Barberini, newly elected as Pope Urban VIII, made him a cardinal, state secretary and papal legate to Avignon when he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
