Quotes:Patrizi, Constantin

Zirkoff, Boris

Patrizi, Constantin. Italian prelate, b. at Siena, Sept., 4, 1798; d. Dec. 17, 1876. Scion of noble family; rose rapidly in rank and influence; became bishop, 1834; two years later, cardinal, and in 1841, vicar-general of the Pope. Instrumental in electing Pius IX, remaining his intimate companion for years, and influencing many of his decisions. Outspoken foe of the Jesuits. Later Dean of the Sacred College.

Source: Boris de Zirkoff, «H. P. Blavatsky Collected Writings», vol. 10, p. 426