Domenico della Rovere (bishop)

Domenico della Rovere (1442 – 1504) was an Italian Roman Catholic cardinal and bishop. He belonged to the della Rovere family, originally from Savona, Liguria, which also produced Popes Sixtus IV and Julius II.

Della Rovere was born in Vinovo, near Turin. He began his ecclesiastical career serving as a protonotary apostolic. His fortunes rose considerably after his uncle, Francesco della Rovere, was elected Pope Sixtus IV in 1471. Domenico was then created a cardinal deacon in the consistory of 10 February 1478, and assigned the deaconry of Santi Vito e Modesto.

He served as papal legate in several cities and provinces. In 1478, he was appointed Bishop of Geneva, a position he held until 1482. In 1483, he became Archbishop of Turin, serving until his death in 1504. During his time as Archbishop, he significantly renovated the Turin Cathedral.

Della Rovere was a prominent patron of the arts. He commissioned the Palazzo Domenico della Rovere in Rome, which is notable for its frescoes attributed to Pinturicchio and his workshop. He was also involved in the patronage of other artistic and architectural projects in Rome and Turin. He is buried in the church of Santa Maria del Popolo in Rome.