Gasparo Contarini was an Italian diplomat, cardinal, and Bishop of Belluno. He advocated for dialogue with Protestants during the Reformation. Born in Venice, he served as the Republic's ambassador to Charles V during its war with him. Wikipedia
Born: October 16, 1483, Venice, Italy
Died: August 24, 1542 (age 58 years), Bologna, Italy
Parents: Polissena Malpiero and Alvise Contarini