Giovanni Carlo Bandi
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Giovanni Carlo Bandi JUD
(17 July 1709 – 23 March 1784) was an Italian Cardinal who served as Bishop of Imola.
Bandi was born in Cesena
. He was the uncle of Pope Pius VI
on his mother's side. He was educated at the University of Fermo where he received a doctorate
in utroque iure, both canon and civil law on 9 December 1734. He was ordained on the 18 September 1734. He served as an Auditor
of Cardinal Tommaso Ruffo
. He served as vicar general
of the Suburbicarian See of Ostia
.
of Botri and appointed suffragan of Ostia and Velletri on 18 December 1744. He was Consecrated on 28 December 1744 by Carlo Alberto Guidobono Cavalchini. He was transferred to the See
of Imola on 20 March 1752.
in the consistory of 29 May 1775. His nomination was published in the consistory
of 11 September of that year, when he was named Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria del Popolo
. He served as bishop of Imola until his death at the age of 74 in 1784.
JUD
A Doctor of Canon and Civil Law, from the Latin doctor utriusque juris, or juris utriusque doctor, or doctor juris utriusque is a scholar who has acquired a doctorate in both civil law and church law...
(17 July 1709 – 23 March 1784) was an Italian Cardinal who served as Bishop of Imola.
Bandi was born in Cesena
Cesena
Cesena is a city and comune in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, south of Ravenna and west of Rimini, on the Savio River, co-chief of the Province of Forlì-Cesena. It is at the foot of the Apennines, and about 15 km from the Adriatic Sea.-History:Cesena was originally an Umbrian...
. He was the uncle of Pope Pius VI
Pope Pius VI
Pope Pius VI , born Count Giovanni Angelo Braschi, was Pope from 1775 to 1799.-Early years:Braschi was born in Cesena...
on his mother's side. He was educated at the University of Fermo where he received a doctorate
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
in utroque iure, both canon and civil law on 9 December 1734. He was ordained on the 18 September 1734. He served as an Auditor
Auditor (ecclesiastical)
In ecclesiastical terminology, an Auditor is a person given authority to hear cases in an ecclesiastical court.- Roman Catholic Church :...
of Cardinal Tommaso Ruffo
Tommaso Ruffo
Tommaso Ruffo was an Italian archbishop of Ferrara and Cardinal.-Life:He was born in Naples, son of Carlo Ruffo, 3rd Duke of Bagnara. He was educated at La Sapienza University, becoming a doctor of canon and civil law...
. He served as vicar general
Vicar general
A vicar general is the principal deputy of the bishop of a diocese for the exercise of administrative authority. As vicar of the bishop, the vicar general exercises the bishop's ordinary executive power over the entire diocese and, thus, is the highest official in a diocese or other particular...
of the Suburbicarian See of Ostia
Ostia Antica (district)
thumb|300px|The Castle of Julius II in Ostia Antica.thumb|300px|The square of Ostia Antica, with the church of Santa Aurea on the right.Ostia Antica is a district in the commune of Rome, Italy, five kilometers away from the coast. It is distinct from Ostia.- History :Under the Romans, Ostia Antica...
.
Episcopate
He was appointed as titular bishopTitular bishop
A titular bishop in various churches is a bishop who is not in charge of a diocese.By definition a bishop is an "overseer" of a community of the faithful, so when a priest is ordained a bishop the tradition of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches is that he be ordained for a specific place...
of Botri and appointed suffragan of Ostia and Velletri on 18 December 1744. He was Consecrated on 28 December 1744 by Carlo Alberto Guidobono Cavalchini. He was transferred to the See
Diocese
A diocese is the district or see under the supervision of a bishop. It is divided into parishes.An archdiocese is more significant than a diocese. An archdiocese is presided over by an archbishop whose see may have or had importance due to size or historical significance...
of Imola on 20 March 1752.
Cardinalate
He was created cardinal in pectoreIn pectore
In pectore is a term used in the Catholic Church to refer to appointments to the College of Cardinals by the Pope when the name of the newly appointed cardinal is not publicly revealed...
in the consistory of 29 May 1775. His nomination was published in the consistory
Consistory
-Antiquity:Originally, the Latin word consistorium meant simply 'sitting together', just as the Greek synedrion ....
of 11 September of that year, when he was named Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria del Popolo
Santa Maria del Popolo
Santa Maria del Popolo is an Augustinian church located in Rome, Italy.It stands to the north side of the Piazza del Popolo, one of the most famous squares in the city. The Piazza is situated between the ancient Porta Flaminia and the park of the Pincio...
. He served as bishop of Imola until his death at the age of 74 in 1784.