Michelangelo_Tamburini

Michelangelo Tamburini

Michelangelo Tamburini

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Michelangelo Tamburini (27 September 1648 – 28 February 1730) was an Italian Jesuit, who was elected fourteenth Superior General of the Society of Jesus from January 31, 1706 to February 28, 1730.

Michelangelo Tamburini

After teaching Scholastic philosophy and theology for twelve years, Tamburini became rector of several colleges. He was chosen by Rinaldo d'Este as his private theologian, held the offices of secretary general and vicar to Thyrsus Gonzalez, and finally, on the latter's death, was elected general on 3 January 1706, a post which he occupied for 24 years.

Tamburini died at the age of 82.

Preceded by Superior General of the Society of Jesus
1706 1730
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     This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Michelangelo Tamburini". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.



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