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Diego Fernández de Villalán

1466 – 1556

Spanish Roman Catholic prelate

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About Diego Fernández de Villalán

Lived 1466 – 1556 (aged 89–90). Diego Fernández de Villalán was a Spanish catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Diego Fernández de Villalán (died 7 Jul 1556) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the fourth Bishop of Almería (1523–1556).

Biography Diego Fernández de Villalán was ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor. On 17 July 1523, he was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Adrian VI as Bishop of Almería. He served as Bishop of Almería until his death on 7 July 1556.

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Important facts

Born

1466, Valladolid

Birth century

15th century

Died

7 July 1556, Almería

Occupation

Catholic priest, Catholic bishop

Nationality

Spain

Positions held

Roman Catholic Bishop of Almeria

Also known as

Diego Fernandez de Villalan

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Diego Fernández de Villalán's

Latin Catholic priest

Frequently asked questions

Who was Diego Fernández de Villalán?

Spanish Roman Catholic prelate

When was Diego Fernández de Villalán born?

Diego Fernández de Villalán was born in 1466 in Valladolid.

When did Diego Fernández de Villalán die?

Diego Fernández de Villalán died on 7 July 1556 in Almería.

What was Diego Fernández de Villalán's occupation?

Diego Fernández de Villalán was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Diego Fernández de Villalán?

Diego Fernández de Villalán was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Diego Fernández de Villalán

· Wikidata: Q5806112

· DBpedia: Diego Fernández de Villalán

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Diego Fernández de Villalán. https://biography.guide/diego-fernandez-de-villalan/

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