[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 was translated to the see of Lleida on 28 March 1449; he took possession of the see by a procurator and continued to reside in Rome.

[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.