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Diego de Romano y Govea

1538 – 1606

Bishop of Tlaxcala

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About Diego de Romano y Govea

Lived 1538 – 1606 (aged 67–68). Diego de Romano y Govea was a Spanish catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Diego de Romano y Govea (1538 – 12 April 1606) served as Bishop of Tlaxcala (1578–1606).

Biography Diego de Romano y Govea was born in Valladolid, Spain.

He served as Bishop of Tlaxcala until his death on 12 April 1606.

Episcopal succession While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of: Bartolomé de Ledesma, Bishop of Panamá; Francisco Santos García de Ontiveros y Martínez, Bishop of Guadalajara; Ignacio Santibáñez, Archbishop of Manila; Pedro de Agurto, Bishop of Cebu; Bartolomé Lobo Guerrero, Archbishop of Santafé en Nueva Granada; Baltazar de Cobarrubias y Múñoz, Bishop of Paraguay; and the principal co-consecrator of: Alfonso Graniero Avalos, Bishop of La Plata o Charcas.

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Important facts

Born
1538, Valladolid
Birth century
16th century
Died
12 April 1606, Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Nationality
Spain
Positions held
Bishop of Puebla-Tlaxcala
Also known as
Diego Romano y Gobea

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Diego de Romano y Govea?

Bishop of Tlaxcala

When was Diego de Romano y Govea born?

Diego de Romano y Govea was born in 1538 in Valladolid.

When did Diego de Romano y Govea die?

Diego de Romano y Govea died on 12 April 1606 in Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza.

What was Diego de Romano y Govea's occupation?

Diego de Romano y Govea was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Diego de Romano y Govea?

Diego de Romano y Govea was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Diego de Romano y Govea

· Wikidata: Q23621509

· DBpedia: Diego de Romano y Govea

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