Papal diplomat; archbishop of Spoleto and Imola. Created a cardinal in 1840. Ascended to the Papacy 1846.

MS - Manuscripts, set of four vellum breves spanning 1856-1863. Signed by Cardinals Mario Mattei (1792-1870) as Pro-Datary and Ugo Pietro Spinola (1791-1858) also as Pro-Datary. Also signed by minor curial officials. Revenue stamps and other seals.  All of these breves deal with matrimonial cases in the Archdiocese of Naples. Penned on vellum and in generally good condition. Sold as one lot only. (Inventory#110225)