DURAZZO, MARCELLO. - Cardinal, born in Genoa of a noble family on March 6, 1630, died in Faenza on April 27, 1710. After having been vice-legate of Bologna and governor of various cities, he was sent as nuncio to
In 1685 he was transferred to the nunciature of Spain, where he received word of his appointment as cardinal with the title of S. Prisca (Sept. 2, 1686), which he later exchanged (1701) for that of S. Pietro in Vincoli. Bishop of Carpentras in 1688, he came to Rome only the following year and refused to accept the bishopric of Ferrara because it was encumbered by 8,000 scudos. On Aug. 27, 1691 he received the bishopric of Spoleto, which he resigned (1695) for the legation of Bologna. On Nov. 11, 1697 he became bishop of Faenza. He was judged wise, shrewd, and of excellent morals, although his enemies accused him of a greed for wealth.