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Ruffo, Luigi
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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cardinal and archbishop of Naples, was born at San Onofrio, Calabria, Aug. 25, 1750. He was made cardinal-priest, and in 1801 archbishop of Naples. On the accession of Joseph Bonaparte to the throne, Ruffo was exiled, and remained in Rome till 1815, when he was allowed to return to his diocese. Under Ferdinand IV he was director of the university, but was replaced by Rosini, bishop of Pozzuoli. Ruffo died at Rome Nov. 17, 1832.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Ruffo, Luigi'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/r/ruffo-luigi.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Ruffo, Luigi'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/r/ruffo-luigi.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
