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Francisco de Borja Valenzuela Ríos

1917 – 1998

Chilean archbishop

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About Francisco de Borja Valenzuela Ríos

Lived 1917 – 1998 (aged 80). Francisco de Borja Valenzuela Ríos was a Chilean catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Francisco de Borja Valenzuela Ríos (10 October 1917 – 20 February 1998) was a Chilean bishop. After his episcopal consecration, he headed the dioceses of Copiapó -at the time, a territorial prelature- (1956–57), Antofagasta (1957–74), Calama (1965–68, 1970), San Felipe (1974–83), and Valparaíso (1983–93). He attended all four sessions of the Second Vatican Council.

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Important facts

Born

10 October 1917, Buin

Birth century

20th century

Died

20 February 1998

Occupation

Catholic priest, Catholic bishop

Nationality

Chile

Positions held

Diocesan bishop, Roman Catholic Bishop of Valparaíso, Titular bishop, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Antofagasta

Also known as

Francisco de Borja Valenzuela Rios

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Victor Ernest Shelford

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Francisco de Borja Valenzuela Ríos?

Chilean archbishop

When was Francisco de Borja Valenzuela Ríos born?

Francisco de Borja Valenzuela Ríos was born on 10 October 1917 in Buin.

When did Francisco de Borja Valenzuela Ríos die?

Francisco de Borja Valenzuela Ríos died on 20 February 1998.

What was Francisco de Borja Valenzuela Ríos's occupation?

Francisco de Borja Valenzuela Ríos was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Francisco de Borja Valenzuela Ríos?

Francisco de Borja Valenzuela Ríos was Chilean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francisco de Borja Valenzuela Ríos

· Wikidata: Q5867894

· DBpedia: Francisco de Borja Valenzuela Ríos

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francisco de Borja Valenzuela Ríos. https://biography.guide/francisco-de-borja-valenzuela-rios/

MLA: "Francisco de Borja Valenzuela Ríos." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francisco-de-borja-valenzuela-rios/.

Chicago: "Francisco de Borja Valenzuela Ríos." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francisco-de-borja-valenzuela-rios/.

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