Gasparo Contarini [SEP] position held
Gasparo Contarini
Gasparo Contarini (16 October 1483 – 24 August 1542) was an Italian diplomat, cardinal and Bishop of Belluno. He was one of the first proponents of the dialogue with Protestants, after the Reformation.
Biography.
He was born in Venice, the eldest son of Alvise Contarini, of the ancient noble House of Contarini, and his wife Polissena Malpiero. After a thorough scientific and philosophical training at the University of Padua, he began his career in the service of his native city. From September
– 16 Aug 1499 Appointed, Bishop of Treviso)
- Bartolomeo Trevisan (26 Aug 1499 – 4 Sep 1509 Died)
- Galeso Nichesola (19 Sep 1509 – 2 Aug 1527 Died)
- Giovanni Battista Casale (18 Sep 1527 – Sep 1536 Died)
- Gasparo Contarini (23 Oct 1536 – 24 Aug 1542 Died)
- Giulio Contarini (11 Sep 1542 – 9 Aug 1575 Died)
- Giovanni Battista Valier (9 Aug 1575 Succeeded – 1596 Resigned)
- Luigi Lollino (29