(1702-1781) Theologian and canonist, brother of Pietro Ballerini. He edited the works of Cardinal Noris of Verona, of Matteo Giberti, Bishop of Verona, and the sermons of Saint Zeno.
(1702-1781) Theologian and canonist, brother of Pietro Ballerini. He edited the works of Cardinal Noris of Verona, of Matteo Giberti, Bishop of Verona, and the sermons of Saint Zeno.
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