Scipione Cobelluzzi

Scipione Cobelluzzi
Cardinal-Priest of Santa Susanna
ChurchSanta Susanna
DioceseRome
Appointed17 October 1616
Other post(s)Librarian of Vatican Library
Orders
Created cardinal19 September 1616
by Pope Paul V
Personal details
Born1564 (1564)
Died29 June 1626 (aged 61–62)
Rome, Papal States
BuriedSanta Susanna Church, Rome
DenominationRoman Catholic
Alma materSapienza University of Rome

Scipione Cobelluzzi (1564 – 29 June 1626) was an Italian cardinal, archivist and librarian. He was chief archivist of the Vatican Secret Archives (which now holds over 85 linear kilometres of shelving),[1] from 17 February 1618 until his death on 29 June 1626.[2]

  1. ^ "Secret Archives Accessible Online". Zenit News Agency. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  2. ^ "Scipione Cardinal Cobelluzzi". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 20 June 2013.[self-published source]