Biagio Mazzella, O.P. (died 1664) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Sant'Agata de' Goti (1663–1664) ''(in Latin)'' and

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(1655–1663). ''(in Latin)''

Biography

Biagio Mazzella was born in

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and ordained a priest in the

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. On 25 Oct 1655, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VII as

. In Nov 1655, he was consecrated bishop by

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. On 26 Feb 1663, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VII as Bishop of Sant'Agata de' Goti. He served as Bishop of Sant'Agata de' Goti until his death in 1664.

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