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Sisto Riario Sforza

1810–1877

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Sisto Riario Sforza was an Italian Roman Catholic cardinal who served as the Archbishop of Naples from 1845 until his death. Sforza's rapid rise through the Church ranks began with various appointments before he served as the Bishop of Aversa for seven months. He was promoted to the Naples archdiocese and cardinalate. After two months, Sisto became a close supporter of Pope Pius IX and a vocal participant in the First Vatican Council.

From Wikipedia, “Sisto Riario Sforza”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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1810Born in Naples
1877Died in Naples

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Born

5 December 1810

Naples

Died

29 September 1877

Naples

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