Girolamo Borghese


Girolamo Borghese, O.S.B. was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Pienza
and Bishop of Sovana.

Biography

Girolamo Borghese was born in Siena, Italy on 11 January 1616 and ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Benedict.
On 11 December 1652, he was appointed Bishop of Sovana by Pope Innocent X.
On 29 December 1652, he was consecrated bishop by Marcantonio Franciotti, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria della Pace, with Ranuccio Scotti Douglas, Bishop Emeritus of Borgo San Donnino, serving as co-consecrators.
On 17 December 1668, he was transferred to the diocese of Pienza by Pope Clement IX.
He served as Bishop of Pienza until his death on 15 January 1698.