Giulio Alberoni

Giulio Alberoni (May 21, 1664 OS - June 26 NS, 1752), Italian cardinal and

Early years

His father was a gardener, and he himself became first connected with the church in the humble position of a bellringer and verger in the cathedral of Piacenza, where he gained the notice of Bishop Barni, took priest's orders, and afterwards accompanied the son of his patron to Rome.

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During the War of the Spanish Succession Alberoni laid the foundation of his political success by the services he rendered to Louis-Joseph, duc de Vendôme, commander of the French forces in Italy, to whom the duke of Parma had sent him; and when these forces were recalled in 1706 he accompanied the duke to Paris, where he was favourably received by Louis XIV.

Related Topics:
War of the Spanish Succession - Louis-Joseph, duc de Vendôme - Duke of Parma - Paris - Louis XIV

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