Álvaro de Córdoba
Dominican
About Álvaro de Córdoba
Lived 1350 – 1420 (aged 69–70). Álvaro de Córdoba was a friar.
Álvaro of Córdoba, OP (c.1350–c.1430) was a Spanish Dominican friar venerated in the Catholic Church. Born in Zamora, he entered the Order of Preachers in 1368 and preached throughout Spain and Italy.
He also established the priory of Scala Caeli in Córdoba, where he promoted the regular life. By his teachings on and contemplation of Jesus’ Passion, he spread the practice of the Way of the Cross throughout the West.
He died on 19 February 1430, and was beatified by Pope Benedict XIV in 1741.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Álvaro de Córdoba?
Dominican
When was Álvaro de Córdoba born?
Álvaro de Córdoba was born in 1350 in Zamora.
When did Álvaro de Córdoba die?
Álvaro de Córdoba died in 1420 in Córdoba.
What was Álvaro de Córdoba's occupation?
Álvaro de Córdoba was a friar.
What nationality was Álvaro de Córdoba?
Álvaro de Córdoba's recorded nationality: Crown of Castile.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Álvaro de Córdoba
· DBpedia: Álvaro of Córdoba (Dominican)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Álvaro de Córdoba. https://biography.guide/alvaro-de-cordoba/
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