Abstract
The paper aims to demonstrate that canon of Milan’s cathedral Ottaviano Abbiate de’ Forieri (1546-1615) should be considered as a close and important collaborator of Carlo Borromeo. To do so, this work focuses on Ottaviano’s family, academic education and pastoral activities during Borromeo’s episcopacy (1565-1584) investigating unpublished or little-known archival documents housed in Biblioteca Ambrosiana and Biblioteca Trivulziana. Additionally, this study stresses the relevance of Borromeo’s officiales as key-figures to understand ecclesiastical reforms in late 16th century Milan.
| Translated title of the contribution | [Autom. eng. transl.] The officiales of Carlo Borromeo: unpublished documents and first surveys on Ottaviano Abbiate de 'Forieri (1546-1615) |
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| Original language | Italian |
| Pages (from-to) | 675-702 |
| Number of pages | 28 |
| Journal | AEVUM |
| Volume | 94 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2020 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Carlo Borromeo
- Italian Counter-Reformation
- ecclesiastical governance
- ecclesiastical history