Placido Carafa

(1615 – 31 December 1672) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Acerra (1662–1672).

[1] Placido Carafa was born in Naples, Italy in 1615 and ordained a priest in the Congregation of Clerics Regular of the Divine Providence.

[2] On 26 March 1662, he was selected as Bishop of Acerra and confirmed by Pope Alexander VII on 9 April 1663.

[1][2] He served as Bishop of Acerra until his death on 31 December 1672 in Naples, Italy.

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