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Antonio de Benavides y Bazán

1610 – 1691

17th-century Roman Catholic patriarch

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About Antonio de Benavides y Bazán

Lived 1610 – 1691 (aged 80). Antonio de Benavides y Bazán was a Spanish catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Antonio de Benavides y Bazán (1612–1691) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Patriarch of West Indies (1679–1691), Titular Archbishop of Tyrus (1679–1691), and Apostolic Internuncio to Spain (1689–1690 and 1670).

Biography Antonio de Benavides y Bazán was born in 1612 in Madrid, Spain.

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Important facts

Born

29 December 1610, Madrid

Birth century

17th century

Died

25 February 1691, Madrid

Occupation

Catholic priest, Catholic bishop

Nationality

Spain

Education

University of Salamanca

Positions held

Catholic archbishop, Patriarch of West Indies, Titular archbishop, Apostolic Internuncio

People in Antonio de Benavides y Bazán's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Antonio de Benavides

1678 – 1762

Military officer

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Antonio de Benavides y Bazán's

Giovanni Domenico Cassini

Frequently asked questions

Who was Antonio de Benavides y Bazán?

17th-century Roman Catholic patriarch

When was Antonio de Benavides y Bazán born?

Antonio de Benavides y Bazán was born on 29 December 1610 in Madrid.

When did Antonio de Benavides y Bazán die?

Antonio de Benavides y Bazán died on 25 February 1691 in Madrid.

What was Antonio de Benavides y Bazán's occupation?

Antonio de Benavides y Bazán was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Antonio de Benavides y Bazán?

Antonio de Benavides y Bazán was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Antonio de Benavides y Bazán

· Wikidata: Q38073068

· DBpedia: Antonio de Benavides y Bazán

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