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Charles Borromeo

Italian cardinal and archbishop who led the Counter-Reformation in Milan

Did you know?He is the patron saint of bishops and was known for using his personal wealth to feed the poor during times of famine.

Charles Borromeo (Italian: Carlo Borromeo; Latin: Carolus Borromeus; 2 October 1538 – 3 November 1584) was an Italian Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Milan from 1564 to 1584. He was made a cardinal in 1560.

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Age at death
46
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