Agostino Valier | |
|---|---|
| Cardinal-Bishop of Palestrina Bishop of Verona | |
 Bust of Valier by Gian Lorenzo Bernini | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 April 1531 |
| Died | 24 May 1606 (age 75) Rome, Italy |
Agostino Valier (7 April 1531 – 24 May 1606), also Augustinus Valerius or Valerio, was an Italian cardinal and bishop of Verona. He was a reforming bishop, putting into effect the decisions of the Council of Trent by means of administrative and disciplinary measures.[1] He was one of the Christian humanist followers of Filippo Neri.[2]
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