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Paolo Leoni (died 1590) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Ferrara (1578–1590).[1]
Most Reverend Paolo Leoni | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Ferrara | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Ferrara |
| In office | 1578–1590 |
| Predecessor | Alfonso Rossetti |
| Successor | Giovanni Fontana |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 4 May 1578 by Giulio Canani |
On 17 March 1578, Paolo Leoni was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XIII as Bishop of Ferrara.[1][2] On 4 May 1578, he was consecrated bishop by Giulio Canani, Bishop of Adria, with Ercole Sacrati, Bishop of Comacchio, and Sisto Visdomini, Bishop of Modena, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Bishop of Ferrara until his death on 7 August 1590.[1][2]
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