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Giovanni Poggio
His Eminence Giovanni Poggi | |
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A portrait of Poggio in 1551, shortly after his appointment as cardinal | |
| Province | Reggio |
| Diocese | Tropea |
| Appointed | 4 October 1541 |
| Term ended | 6 February 1556 |
| Predecessor | Girolamo Ghinucci |
| Successor | Gian Matteo di Luchi |
| Other post(s) | Apostolic Nuncio to Spain (1529–1541); Cardinal Priest of Sant'Anastasia (1552–1556) |
| Consecration | 1541 |
| Created cardinal | 23 March 1552 |
| Rank | Cardinal Priest |
| Born | 26 January 1493 Commune of Bologna |
| Died | 12 February 1556(1556-02-12) (aged 63) Commune of Bologna |
| Nationality | Bolognese |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Residence | Commune of Bologna |
| Spouse | name unknown (died 1528) |
| Children | names unknown |
Giovanni Poggio (also written Poggi) (21 January 1493 – 12 February 1556) was an ItalianRoman Catholicbishop and cardinal.
He is mainly known for the elaborate decorations he arranged for his residence, the Palazzo Poggi.