Giovanni Paparoni

Giovanni Paparoni [John Paparo, Paparone.] (died c. 1158) was an Italian Cardinal and prominent papal legate in dealings with Ireland and Scotland.

He was created Cardinal by Pope Celestine II in 1143 [ [http://www.fiu.edu/~mirandas/consistories-xii.htm The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church - Creations of cardinals of the XII Century ] ] . He presided at the Synod of Kells in 1152, which decided the system of four archbishops (Armagh, Archbishop of Dublin (Roman Catholic), Cashel, and Tuam) for Ireland [ [http://www.rootsweb.com/~irlkik/ihm/diocese.htm "The Dioceses of Ireland] ] . He argued for a reduction in the number of bishops [ [http://www.ucc.ie/chronicon/warrfra.htm Warren - Church and state in Angevin Ireland ] ] .

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