He studied initially in Rome at the Collegio Clementino, and on 18 March 1714 he received in Milan the tonsure, becoming a cleric.

[2] On 27 August 1721 he was made Referendary of the Tribunals of the Apostolic Signature of Justice and of Grace[2] and he started his rapid career in the administration of the Papal States with the appointment as vice-legato (i.e. vice-governor) of Ferrara from 1722 to 1725.

His episcopal consecration followed on 25 August in the Basilica della Santa Casa at the hands of Vincenzo Antonio Maria Muscettola bishop of Recanati e Loreto.

[4] He returned to his career as officer of the Papal States being appointed legate (i.e. governor) of Bologna on 16 September 1754, a position he maintained till October 1761.

[a] He died in Rome on 7 December 1775, and he was buried in the church of San Carlo al Corso in front of the main altar.