Vincenzo Macchi

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Vincenzo Macchi (1770-1860) was an Italian Cardinal. He became Dean of the College of Cardinals. A candidate in the Papal conclave of 1830-1, his backing was insufficient, despite the support of Giuseppe Albani.

He was created cardinal in 1826.

He became Bishop of Palestrina in 1840, Bishop of Porto e Santa Rufina in 1844, and Bishop of Ostia in 1847.

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Preceded by
Carlo Maria Pedicini
Cardinal-Bishop of Palestrina
18401844
Succeeded by
Castruccio Castracane degli Anteliminelli
Preceded by
Carlo Maria Pedicini
Cardinal-Bishop of Porto e Santa Rufina
18441847
Succeeded by
Luigi Lambruschini
Preceded by
Lodovico Micara
Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia
18471860
Succeeded by
Mario Mattei