About Alonso de la Peña Montenegro
Lived 1596 – 1688 (aged 92). Alonso de la Peña Montenegro was a Spanish theologian and catholic bishop.
Alfonso de la Peña y Montenegro (29 Apr 1596 – 1687) was a Spanish Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Quito (1653–1687).
Biography Alfonso de la Peña Montenegro was born in Padrón, in the Kingdom of Galicia, Castile, on 29 April 1596. On 4 March 1653, he was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Innocent X on 18 August 1653 as Bishop of Quito. In April 1654, he was consecrated bishop by Cristóbal de Torres, Archbishop of Santafé en Nueva Granada. He served as Bishop of Quito until his death in 1687.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Alonso de la Peña Montenegro's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Alonso de la Peña Montenegro's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Alonso de la Peña Montenegro?
Spanish Roman Catholic prelate
When was Alonso de la Peña Montenegro born?
Alonso de la Peña Montenegro was born on 27 April 1596 in Padrón.
When did Alonso de la Peña Montenegro die?
Alonso de la Peña Montenegro died on 12 May 1688 in Quito.
What was Alonso de la Peña Montenegro's occupation?
Alonso de la Peña Montenegro was a theologian and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Alonso de la Peña Montenegro?
Alonso de la Peña Montenegro was Spanish.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Alonso de la Peña Montenegro
· DBpedia: Alfonso de la Peña y Montenegro
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alonso de la Peña Montenegro. https://biography.guide/alonso-de-la-pena-montenegro/
MLA: "Alonso de la Peña Montenegro." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alonso-de-la-pena-montenegro/.
Chicago: "Alonso de la Peña Montenegro." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alonso-de-la-pena-montenegro/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:31 UTC