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Theology Petition Refusal
- When
- 1678
- Where
- University of Padua
Felice Rotondi petitioned for a theology degree, but Cardinal Barbarigo refused due to Cornaro's gender.
On the recommendation of her tutor Carlo Rinaldini, Felice Rotondi petitioned the University of Padua to grant Cornaro a degree in theology. Cardinal Gregorio Barbarigo, the bishop of Padua, refused this request on the grounds that she was a woman.
Sources
- Elena Cornaro Piscopia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-28
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