[1] He studied humanities at Palma, Majorca and then attended the University of Lleida, receiving a doctorate in Christian theology.

[1] Pope Eugene IV brought Cerdà into the papal household, making him his privy chamberlain.

[1] He received the red hat and the titular church of San Crisogono on 17 February 1448.

[1] He attended the secret consistory of 27 October 1451, and later participated in the papal conclave of 1455 that elected Pope Callixtus III.

[1] As legate in the Marche, he helped conclude the peace negotiations between the Republic of Florence and Alfonso V of Aragon.