Ludovico Micara (12 October 1775 – 24 May 1847) was an Italian Capuchin and Cardinal. He was born at Frascati, in the Papal States. Ordained in 1798, he became Dean of the College of Cardinals in 1824.

He was in hiding for the end of the Napoleonic Wars period. He became Apostolic Preacher in 1820. He was created cardinal in 1824. He became Bishop of Frascati in 1837 and Bishop of Ostia in 1844.

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Preceded byEmmanuele de GregorioCardinal-Bishop of Frascati 2 October 1837 – 17 June 1844Succeeded byMario Mattei
Preceded byBartolomeo PaccaCardinal-Bishop of Osta e Velletri and Dean of the College of Cardinals 17 June 1844 – 24 May 1847Succeeded byVincenzo Macchi