Niccolò Orsini (died 18 October 1653) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as

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Biography

On 22 September 1636, Niccolò Orsini was appointed

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. On 28 September 1636, he was consecrated bishop by

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, with

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of ''Sidon'', serving as co-consecrators. He served as Bishop of Ripatransone until his death on 18 October 1653.

References

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