Benedetto Lomellini

Benedetto Lomellini (1517 – 24 July 1579) was an Italian Roman Catholic cardinal and bishop.

Benedetto Lomellini was born in Genoa in 1517, the son of a rich noble family.

[1] He accompanied Cardinal Carlo Carafa during his legation to Philip II of Spain.

[1] Pope Pius IV made him a cardinal deacon in the consistory of 12 March 1565.

[1] He was consecrated as a bishop by Cardinal Clemente d'Olera in San Pietro in Montorio on 21 November 1565.