Antonio Ponticorona

Most Reverend
Antonio Ponticorona
Bishop of Agrigento
Church Catholic Church
Diocese Diocese of Agrigento
In office 1445-1451
Predecessor Matteo da Gimara
Successor Domenico Xarth
Personal details
Died 1451
Agrigento, Italy
Previous post Bishop of Cefalu (1422-1445)

Antonio Ponticorona was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Agrigento (1445-1451) and Bishop of Cefalu (1422-1445).[1][2]

Biography

Antonio Ponticorona was ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers.[1] In 1442, he was appointed by Pope Eugene IV as Bishop of Cefalu.[1] On 23 Jul 1445, he was appointed by Pope Eugene IV as Bishop of Agrigento.[1] He served as Bishop of Agrigento until his death in 1451.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Bishop Antonio Ponticorona, O.P." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 9, 2016
  2. "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Agrigento" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 9, 2016
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Bishop of Cefalu
1422-1445
Succeeded by
Luca de Sarzana
Preceded by
Matteo da Gimara
Bishop of Agrigento
1445-1451
Succeeded by
Domenico Xarth
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