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Pietro Ottoboni | |
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| Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia e Velletri | |
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| Church | Catholic Church |
| Appointed | 14 June 1726 |
| Term ended | 29 February 1740 |
| Other post(s) | Archpriest of the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran Vice-Chancellor of the Holy Roman Church Secretary of the Roman Inquisition |
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| Orders | |
| Ordination | 13 July 1724 (deacon) 14 July 1724 (priest) |
| Consecration | 4 February 1725 by Benedict XIII |
| Created cardinal | 7 November 1689 by Alexander VIII |
| Rank | Cardinal-bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 July 1667 |
| Died | 29 February 1740 (aged 72) Rome, Papal States |
| Buried | San Lorenzo in Damaso |
Pietro Ottoboni (2 July 1667 – 28 February 1740) was an Italian cardinal and grandnephew of Pope Alexander VIII,[1] who was also born Pietro Ottoboni. He is remembered especially as a great patron of music and art. Ottoboni was the last person to hold the curial office of cardinal-nephew, which was abolished by Alexander's successor, Pope Innocent XII, in 1692. Ottoboni '"loved pomp, prodigality, and sensual pleasure, but was in the same time kind, ready to serve, and charitable."[2]
- ^ Kelly, Cathie C. (2003). "Ottoboni, Cardinal Pietro". Grove Art Online. doi:10.1093/gao/9781884446054.article.T064225. ISBN 978-1-884446-05-4.
- ^ Harris, Ellen T. (October 6, 2004). Handel as Orpheus: Voice and Desire in the Chamber Cantatas. Harvard University Press. ISBN 9780674015982 – via Google Books.