Lorenzo Gavotti

(1595–1679) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Titular Archbishop of Rhodus (1670–1679),[1] Apostolic Nuncio to Switzerland (1643–1646), and Bishop of Ventimiglia (1633–1653).

[2] Lorenzo Gavotti was born in 1595 in Savona, Italy and ordained a priest in the Congregation of Clerics Regular of the Divine Providence.

[3] On 20 Jun 1633, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Ventimiglia; he served in the position until his resignation on 27 Jan 1653.

[3] On 28 Oct 1643, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Apostolic Nuncio to Switzerland; he resigned from the position on 7 Nov 1646.

[3] On 2 Jul 1670, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement X as Titular Archbishop of Rhodus.