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Gustavo Testa

Catholic cardinal (1886-1969) · Italy · On the map · Religious Figures · Died at 82

Gustavo Testa was an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church, who was made a cardinal in 1959. He spent his career in the Roman Curia. He entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See in 1920 and held several appointments as papal nuncio from 1934 to 1959.

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Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany1960
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

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He headed the Congregation for the Oriental Churches from 1962 to 1968.

Country
Italy
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1886 to 1969 · aged 82