Giuseppe Maria Bottari,

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(1646–1729) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as

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(1695–1729). ''(in Latin)''

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Giuseppe Maria Bottari was born in

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. In 1689, he was appointed Minister General of

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. On 4 Jul 1695, he was appointed by

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. On 10 Jul 1695, he was consecrated bishop by

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of San Marcello with Francesco Gori, Bishop of Catanzaro, and

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, as co-consecrators. He served as Bishop of Pula until his death in Sep 1729.

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