Giovanni Simeoni

Giovanni Simeoni
Prefect of the Congregation for Propagation of the Faith
Cardinal Simeoni in 1878
ChurchCatholic
ArchdioceseChalcedon (titular)
In office1878–1892
Other post(s)
Orders
Ordination1839
ConsecrationApril 4, 1875
by Alessandro Franchi
Created cardinalMarch 15, 1875 (in pectore)
September 17, 1875 (elevated)
by Pope Pius IX
RankCardinal-Priest of San Pietro in Vincoli
Personal details
Born(1816-07-12)July 12, 1816
Paliano, Italy
DiedJanuary 14, 1892(1892-01-14) (aged 75)
Rome
BuriedPontifical Urban Athenaeum Chapel, Campo Verano

Giovanni Simeoni (July 12, 1816 – January 14, 1892) was an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who was appointed a cardinal in 1875 and served as Prefect of the Sacred Congregation for Propagation of the Faith from 1878 until his death in 1892.