Ottaviano Carafa (died 14 April 1666) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as

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of ''Patrae'' (1660–1666). ''(in Latin)''"Archbishop Ottaviano Carafa"
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Biography

On 19 April 1660, Ottaviano Carafa was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VII as

of ''Patrae''. On 25 April 1660, he was consecrated bishop by

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of ''Sabina''. He served as Titular Archbishop of Patrae until his death on 14 April 1666.

Episcopal succession

While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of:

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Biography

Episcopal succession

See also

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