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Mark Sittich von Hohenems Altemps

1533–1595 · 16th century · Also known as Marco Sittico Altemps

Mark Sittich von Hohenems (1533–1595), known in Italy as Marco Sittico Altemps, was a cardinal and a nephew of Pope Pius IV, who raised him to the cardinalate in 1561. He served as papal legate at the Council of Trent and as Bishop of Constance, and in Rome he acquired the Palazzo Altemps and built the Villa Mondragone at Frascati.

Mark Sittich von Hohenems Altemps
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County of Hohenems

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