title: Paolo Coccapani
text: # Paolo Coccapani
  
  Paolo Coccapani (1584–1650) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Reggio Emilia (1625–1650).
  
  ## Biography
  
  Paolo Coccapani was born in Ferrare, Italy in 1584. On 7 Apr 1625, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Reggio Emilia. On 13 Apr 1625, he was consecrated bishop by Guido Bentivoglio d'Aragona, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria del Popolo. He served as Bishop of Reggio Emilia until his death on 26 Jun 1650.
  
  While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of Opizio d'Este, Bishop of Modena (1640).
  
  