Teodoro Paleologo di Montferrato

Biography

Teodoro Paleologo di Montferrato (1425–1484) was a Roman Catholic cardinal and bishop. He was born on 14 August 1425 in Casale Monferrato, the son of John Jacob, Marquess of Montferrat, and Princess Giovanna of Savoy, the daughter of Amadeus VII, Count of Savoy.

Early Career

In his early career, Teodoro Paleologo di Montferrato was a protonotary apostolic and served as dean of the cathedral church of Santa Maria di Saluzzo in Saluzzo. He also held the position of abbot of S. Maria di Lucedo.

Cardinalate

Upon the recommendation of his brother-in-law James II of Cyprus, Pope Paul II made him a cardinal deacon in the consistory of 18 September 1467. Teodoro Paleologo di Montferrato arrived in Rome on 21 April 1468, and received the red hat in a public consistory on the same day. On 27 April 1468, he received the deaconry of San Teodoro.

Episcopal Career

In 1475, Teodoro Paleologo di Montferrato was elected Bishop of Casale. He also participated in the papal conclave of 1471 that elected Pope Sixtus IV.

References

* List of Cardinals created by Paul II
* List of Bishops of Casale