Francesco Gaetano

Francesco Gaetano or Francesco Caetani (died 1670) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Titular Archbishop of Rhodus (1652–1670) and Apostolic Nuncio to Spain (1652–1654).^[1]

On 12 August 1652, Francesco Gaetano was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent X as Titular Archbishop of Rhodus.^[1][2] On 1 September 1652, he was consecrated bishop by Fabio Chigi, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria del Popolo, with Ranuccio Scotti Douglas, Bishop Emeritus of Borgo San Donnino, and Carlo Carafa della Spina, Bishop of Aversa, serving as co-consecrators.^[2] On 28 November 1652, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent X as Apostolic Nuncio to Spain until his resignation in December 1654.^[2] He served as Titular Archbishop of Rhodus until his death on 17 March 1670.^[1][2]

While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of Giovanni Battista del Tinto, Archbishop of Trani (1666).^[2]

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• Chow, Gabriel. "Apostolic Nunciature Spain". GCatholic.org. ^{[self-published]}

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