Born: December 31, 1540, Rome, Italy.

Died: August 16, 1603, Rome, Italy.

Antoniano attended the University of Ferrara (Doctor of Laws 1556) and became a professor of classical literature there. In 1563, he became professor of belles-lettres at Sapienza University. Three years later, he gave up his seat there and began studying theology under Philip Neri. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1568, became Secretary of Papal Briefs in 1593, and cardinal in 1599. His works include:

Libri dell’ educazione cristiana de’ figliuoli (Verona, Italy: 1583)

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Fortem, virili pectore
- How Blest the Matron, Who, Endued
- Praises of That Saint We Sing, The

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