Alessandro was a
bishop of Forlì
A bishop is an ordained member of the clergy who is entrusted with a position of authority and oversight in a religious institution. In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance and administration of dioceses. The role ...
. He began his term in 1160. It was during his administration of the diocese that the episcopal palace was built.
Sources
*http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06137a.htm
Bishops of Forlì
12th-century Italian Roman Catholic bishops
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