Leonardo Marchesi (died 1513) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as

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(1476–1513). ''(in Latin)''"Bishop Leonardo Marchesi"
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Biography

On 5 Oct 1476, Leonardo Marchesi was appointed during the papacy of

Pope Sixtus IV Pope Sixtus IV ( it, Sisto IV: 21 July 1414 – 12 August 1484), born Francesco della Rovere, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 9 August 1471 to his death in August 1484. His accomplishments as pope include ...

. He served as Bishop of Albenga until his death on 31 Jul 1513.

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* (for Chronology of Bishops) * (for Chronology of Bishops) 15th-century Italian Roman Catholic bishops 16th-century Italian Roman Catholic bishops Bishops appointed by Pope Sixtus IV 1513 deaths {{15C-Italy-RC-bishop-stub