Giacomo Antonelli
Giacomo Antonelli (2 April 1806 – 6 November 1876) was an Italian cardinal deacon. He was the Cardinal Secretary of State from 1848 until his death; he played a key role in Italian politics, resisting the unification of Italy and affecting Roman Catholic interests in European affairs. He was often called the "Italian Richelieu" and the "Red Pope."
Giacomo Antonelli | |
|---|---|
| Cardinal Secretary of State | |
Photograph taken c. 1867 | |
| See | none |
| Appointed | 29 November 1848 |
| Installed | 29 November 1848 |
| Term ended | 6 November 1876 |
| Predecessor | Giovanni Soglia Ceroni |
| Successor | Giovanni Simeoni |
| Other post(s) | Cardinal-Deacon of Sant'Agata dei Goti Cardinal-Deacon of Santa Maria in Via Lata Cardinal-Protodeacon |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1840 (deacon) |
| Created cardinal | 11 June 1847 by Pope Pius IX |
| Rank | Cardinal-Deacon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Giacomo Antonelli 2 April 1806 |
| Died | 6 November 1876 (aged 70) |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Previous post(s) | Cardinal Secretary of State (1st time) (10 March – 3 May 1848) |
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