McClintock Biblical Encyclopedia: Fiesco, Giovanni

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McClintock Biblical Encyclopedia: Fiesco, Giovanni


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an Italian prelate, was bishop of Vercelli, and was appointed cardinal- priest, with the title of St. Mark, in 1378, by pope Urban VI, who was very fond of him, and charged him with several important missions. Fiesco died in 1384. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v.