Neri Maria Corsini

For others of this name, see Neri Corsini (disambiguation).

Neri Maria Corsini (19 May 1685, Florence - 6 December 1770, Rome) was an Italian nobleman and nephew of pope Clement XII, who made him a cardinal in pectore at the consistory of 14 August 1730 - his creation as cardinal was made public in December 1730. He exercised several roles in the Roman Curia, notably the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura. From 1753 until his death he was secretary to the Congregation of the Inquisition. He took part in the conclave of 1740 at which pope Benedict XIV was elected, then at those of 1748 (electing pope Clement XIII) and 1759 (electing pope Clement XIV). His remains are in the Corsini Chapel in the Basilica of St. John Lateran.

Sources

• Page on cardinal Neri Maria Corsini on fiu.edu

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Name	Corsini, Neri
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Date of birth	19 May 1685
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Date of death	6 December 1770
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