Mario Cossa


Mario Cossa was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Montalcino.

Biography

Mario Cossa was born in Siena, Italy.
On 2 Apr 1607, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Bishop of Montalcino.
On 29 Apr 1607, he was consecrated bishop by Roberto Francesco Romolo Bellarmino, Cardinal-Priest of San Matteo in Merulana, with Antonio Caetani (iuniore), Archbishop of Capua, and Metello Bichi, Bishop Emeritus of Sovana, serving as co-consecrators.
He served as Bishop of Montalcino until his death in 1618.