Giovanni Checconi
Roman Catholic bishop
Giovanni Checconi (died 1668) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Pienza (1665–1668).
Biography
Giovanni Checconi was born in Siena, Italy.
On 11 November 1665, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VII as Bishop of Pienza.
On 22 November 1665, he was consecrated bishop by Scipione Pannocchieschi d'Elci, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Sabina.
He served as Bishop of Pienza until his death on 19 March 1668.
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External links and additional sources
Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Pienza". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Pienza (Italy)".
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