His uncle Diomede, in turn, was count of Maddaloni and a close ally to both Alfonso I and Ferrante I. Though he was elevated to the Archbishopric of Naples (18 November 1458) at a young age, his career was mainly that of a statesman rather than an ecclesiastic.
Diomede's uncle played an important role as count of Maddaloni and was a key figure in the lives of both Alfonso I and Ferrante I. He became Archbishop of Naples (18 November 1458) at a young age, but his career was centered on politics rather than spirituality.