Alfonso Gesualdo di Conza became an Italian Cardinal in 1561. He was from Calitri, not far from Naples. His attendance at the papal conclave of 1565-1566, at the age of only 25, makes him one of the youngest Cardinals ever to participate in a papal election.

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Occupation: Catholic priest
Position held: Dean of the College of Cardinals, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Conza, protonotary apostolic, Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals
Born: October 20, 1540
Died: February 14, 1603

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Alfonso Gesualdo

Catholic cardinal and archbishop of Naples

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About Alfonso Gesualdo

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Occupation: Catholic priest
Position held: Dean of the College of Cardinals, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Conza, protonotary apostolic, Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals
Born: October 20, 1540
Died: February 14, 1603

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