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Fernando Niño

d. 1552

Archbishop of Granada and Patriarch of the West Indies

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About Fernando Niño

Fernando Niño was a Spanish latin Catholic priest, politician, catholic bishop and patriarch.

Fernando Niño y Zapata (died 1552) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Patriarch of West Indies (1546–1552), Administrator of Sigüenza (1546), Archbishop of Granada (1542–1546), and Bishop of Orense (1539–1542).

Biography Fernando Niño y Zapata was born in Toledo, Spain. On 18 Aug 1539, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul III as Bishop of Orense. On 5 Oct 1539, he was consecrated bishop. On 22 Mar 1542, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul III as Archbishop of Granada. On 8 Oct 1546, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul III as Patriarch of West Indies and Apostolic Administrator of Sigüenza. He served as Patriarch of West Indies until his death on 16 Sep 1552.

While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of Pedro Guerrero Logrono, Archbishop of Granada (1547) .

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Important facts

Born
Toledo
Nationality
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Ourense, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Granada, Patriarch of West Indies, Apostolic administrator
Also known as
Fernando Niño y Cuello, Fernando Niño de Guevara, Fernando Niño y Zapata

Frequently asked questions

Who was Fernando Niño?

Archbishop of Granada and Patriarch of the West Indies

When was Fernando Niño born?

Fernando Niño was born in Toledo.

When did Fernando Niño die?

Fernando Niño died on 16 September 1552 in Toledo.

What was Fernando Niño's occupation?

Fernando Niño was a latin Catholic priest, politician, catholic bishop and patriarch.

What nationality was Fernando Niño?

Fernando Niño was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fernando Niño

· Wikidata: Q5859989

· DBpedia: Fernando Niño (patriarch)

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