Antonio Correr
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Antonio Correr was Italian Cardinal-nephew
of Gregory XII, Pope
of the Roman Obedience in the period of the Great Western Schism. He was also cousin of Pope Eugene IV
. His last name is listed also as Corrario and Corraro.
Born in Venice
, he was one of the founders of the Congregation of the Augustinian Canons Regular of S. Giorgio in Alga in his native city of Venice
. In 1405 he was named bishop of Modon
, but two years later his uncle Gregory XII transferred him to the see of Bologna. He could not take possession of the latter see due to opposition of Cardinal Baldassare Cossa (later Antipope John XXIII
), who did not recognized his nomination, because he considered Gregory XII an antipope
. On May 9, 1408 Antonio was created Cardinal Priest of San Pietro in Vincoli
by his uncle and few month later was promoted to Cardinal Bishop of Porto. He was also administrator of the see of Fiesole
(1408–10) and Latin Patriarch of Constantinople
(1408–09). He also was Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church from 1406 until July 1415. Antonio attended the Council of Constance
as representative of the Roman Obedience of the Sacred College. He participated in the Papal conclave, 1417. Archpriest of the patriarchal Vatican Basilica 1420–1434, he served also as papal legate in Perugia
(1425) and in Tuscany
(1431). Antonio was administrator of the sees of Cittanova
(1420–21), Rimini
(1435) and Cervia
(1435–40). He participated in the Papal conclave, 1431
. New pope Eugene IV (his cousin) transferred him to the suburbicarian see of Ostia e Velletri on March 14, 1431. He became Dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals at the death of Giordano Orsini
on May 29, 1438. Author of an unpublished history of his times, he died at Padua
, but his remains were transferred to Venice and buried in the church of S. Giorgio in Alga.
Cardinal-nephew
A cardinal-nephew is a cardinal elevated by a Pope who is that cardinal's uncle, or, more generally, his relative. The practice of creating cardinal-nephews originated in the Middle Ages, and reached its apex during the 16th and 17th centuries. The word nepotism originally referred specifically to...
of Gregory XII, Pope
Pope
The Pope is the Bishop of Rome, a position that makes him the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church . In the Catholic Church, the Pope is regarded as the successor of Saint Peter, the Apostle...
of the Roman Obedience in the period of the Great Western Schism. He was also cousin of Pope Eugene IV
Pope Eugene IV
Pope Eugene IV , born Gabriele Condulmer, was pope from March 3, 1431, to his death.-Biography:He was born in Venice to a rich merchant family, a Correr on his mother's side. Condulmer entered the Order of Saint Augustine at the monastery of St. George in his native city...
. His last name is listed also as Corrario and Corraro.
Born in Venice
Venice
Venice is a city in northern Italy which is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artworks. It is the capital of the Veneto region...
, he was one of the founders of the Congregation of the Augustinian Canons Regular of S. Giorgio in Alga in his native city of Venice
Venice
Venice is a city in northern Italy which is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artworks. It is the capital of the Veneto region...
. In 1405 he was named bishop of Modon
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, but two years later his uncle Gregory XII transferred him to the see of Bologna. He could not take possession of the latter see due to opposition of Cardinal Baldassare Cossa (later Antipope John XXIII
Antipope John XXIII
Baldassarre Cossa was Pope John XXIII during the Western Schism. The Catholic Church regards him as an antipope.-Biography:...
), who did not recognized his nomination, because he considered Gregory XII an antipope
Antipope
An antipope is a person who opposes a legitimately elected or sitting Pope and makes a significantly accepted competing claim to be the Pope, the Bishop of Rome and leader of the Roman Catholic Church. At times between the 3rd and mid-15th century, antipopes were typically those supported by a...
. On May 9, 1408 Antonio was created Cardinal Priest of San Pietro in Vincoli
San Pietro in Vincoli
San Pietro in Vincoli is a Roman Catholic titular church and minor basilica in Rome, Italy, best known for being the home of Michelangelo's statue of Moses, part of the tomb of Pope Julius II.-History:...
by his uncle and few month later was promoted to Cardinal Bishop of Porto. He was also administrator of the see of Fiesole
Fiesole
Fiesole is a town and comune of the province of Florence in the Italian region of Tuscany, on a famously scenic height above Florence, 8 km NE of that city...
(1408–10) and Latin Patriarch of Constantinople
Latin Patriarch of Constantinople
The Latin Patriarch of Constantinople was an office established as a result of Crusader activity in the Near East. The title should not be confused with that of the Patriarch of Constantinople, an office which existed before and after....
(1408–09). He also was Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church from 1406 until July 1415. Antonio attended the Council of Constance
Council of Constance
The Council of Constance is the 15th ecumenical council recognized by the Roman Catholic Church, held from 1414 to 1418. The council ended the Three-Popes Controversy, by deposing or accepting the resignation of the remaining Papal claimants and electing Pope Martin V.The Council also condemned and...
as representative of the Roman Obedience of the Sacred College. He participated in the Papal conclave, 1417. Archpriest of the patriarchal Vatican Basilica 1420–1434, he served also as papal legate in Perugia
Perugia
Perugia is the capital city of the region of Umbria in central Italy, near the River Tiber, and the capital of the province of Perugia. The city is located about north of Rome. It covers a high hilltop and part of the valleys around the area....
(1425) and in Tuscany
Tuscany
Tuscany is a region in Italy. It has an area of about 23,000 square kilometres and a population of about 3.75 million inhabitants. The regional capital is Florence ....
(1431). Antonio was administrator of the sees of Cittanova
Cittanova
Cittanova is a comune in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about 80 km southwest of Catanzaro and about 45 km northeast of Reggio Calabria....
(1420–21), Rimini
Rimini
Rimini is a medium-sized city of 142,579 inhabitants in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, and capital city of the Province of Rimini. It is located on the Adriatic Sea, on the coast between the rivers Marecchia and Ausa...
(1435) and Cervia
Cervia
Cervia is a town and comune in the province of Ravenna , central Italy.-History:Originally called Ficocle, it was probably of Greek origin and was located midway from current Cervia and Ravenna...
(1435–40). He participated in the Papal conclave, 1431
Papal conclave, 1431
Papal conclave 1431 convened after the death of Pope Martin V, elected as his successor cardinal Gabriele Condulmer, who took the name Eugene IV. It was the first papal conclave held after the end of the Great Western Schism.-List of participants:Pope Martin V died on February 20, 1431...
. New pope Eugene IV (his cousin) transferred him to the suburbicarian see of Ostia e Velletri on March 14, 1431. He became Dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals at the death of Giordano Orsini
Giordano Orsini
Giordano Orsini was an Italian cardinal who enjoyed an extensive career in the early fifteenth century. He was a member of the powerful Roman family of the Orsini.-Biography:...
on May 29, 1438. Author of an unpublished history of his times, he died at Padua
Padua
Padua is a city and comune in the Veneto, northern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Padua and the economic and communications hub of the area. Padua's population is 212,500 . The city is sometimes included, with Venice and Treviso, in the Padua-Treviso-Venice Metropolitan Area, having...
, but his remains were transferred to Venice and buried in the church of S. Giorgio in Alga.