Born in
Macerata,
Marche, he studied
hydraulics and law in Rome and then was
ordained priest. Later he became auditor of Cardinal
Carlo Rezzonico and served in the
Fabric of Saint Peter. In 1773 he was named Treasurer general of the
Apostolic Camera. Pallotta was created
cardinal priest in the
consistory of 23 June 1777 by
Pope Pius VI with the
title of
Sant'Eusebio. On 23 September 1782, he was opted for the title of
Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri and was subsequently named Prefect of the S.C. of Waters, Fountains and Canals. On 1 July 1785, he was made prefect of the S.C. of the
Council of Trent until his death. Pallotta was also
Camerlengo of the
Sacred College of Cardinals from 29 January 1787 to 1788. He died in 1795 in
Rome. ==References==