Bishop Marco Copula,

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(''Latin: Marcus Copula'') (died 1527) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as

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(1498–1527). ''(in Latin)'' ''(in Latin)''"Bishop Marcus Copula, O.S.B."
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Biography

Marco Copula was ordained a priest in the

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. On 26 November 1498, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VI as

. He served as Bishop of Montepeloso until his death in 1527.

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