Ascanio Colonna facts for kids
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Ascanio Colonna
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| Church | Catholic Church |
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| Consecration | 11 June 1606 by Pope Paul V |
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| Born | 3 Apr 1560 |
| Died | 17 May 1608 (age 48) Rome, Italy |
Ascanio Colonna (1560–1608) was an important Italian Cardinal. He was well-known during his life for being a great speaker and very smart.
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Ascanio Colonna's Life
Ascanio Colonna was born in Marino, Italy, on April 27, 1560. His father was Marcantonio Colonna, a famous leader who commanded a papal ship at the Battle of Lepanto. His mother was Felice Orsini.
His Education and Early Speeches
Ascanio studied at two important universities in Spain: the University of Alcala and the University of Salamanca. He earned a special degree called 'Doctor of both laws'.
In 1581, while still a student, he gave a speech to honor Anna of Austria, Queen of Spain, after she passed away. This speech was even printed in a book in Salamanca.
Becoming a Cardinal
On November 16, 1586, Pope Sixtus V made him a cardinal deacon. This is a high rank in the Catholic Church. He arrived in Rome on February 17, 1587.
Later, on January 14, 1591, his church title changed to Santa Maria in Cosmedin. He also joined an important group called the Congregation of the Index.
Later Years and Important Roles
When Philip II of Spain died, Ascanio Colonna gave another important speech. This speech was published in Rome in 1599.
He also became a 'cardinal protector' for Flanders. This meant he looked after the interests of that region. In 1605, he hired a smart man named Philip Rubens from Flanders to be his secretary and librarian.
In January 1606, he became a cardinal priest of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme. In June of the same year, he became a cardinal bishop of Palestrina. He also became the cardinal protector of the Kingdom of Naples.
That same year, he got involved in a big argument about the Venetian Interdict. He published his thoughts in a document. On June 11, 1606, Pope Paul V officially made him a bishop.
Ascanio Colonna's health began to fail. He made his will on June 14, 1607. He passed away in Rome on May 17, 1608, at the age of 48. He was buried in the Lateran Basilica. His personal library was sold in 1611.
See also
In Spanish: Ascanio Colonna (cardenal) para niños
