About Francisco de Cabrera
Lived 1401 – 1529. Francisco de Cabrera was a Spanish catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Francisco de Cabrera y Bobadilla (died 29 August 1529) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Salamanca (1510–1529) and Bishop of Ciudad Rodrigo (1509–1510).
Biography He was the third son of Andrés de Cabrera, 1st Marquess of Moya and Beatriz de Bobadilla. On 22 January 1509 Francisco Bobadilla was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Julius II as Bishop of Ciudad Rodrigo. On 18 November 1510 he was appointed by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Julius II as Bishop of Salamanca. He served as Bishop of Salamanca until his death on 29 August 1529. While Bishop, he was the principal consecrator of Vicente de Peraza, Bishop of Panamá (1521).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Francisco de Cabrera?
Roman Catholic prelate
When was Francisco de Cabrera born?
Francisco de Cabrera was born in 1401.
When did Francisco de Cabrera die?
Francisco de Cabrera died on 29 January 1529 in Babilafuente.
What was Francisco de Cabrera's occupation?
Francisco de Cabrera was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Francisco de Cabrera?
Francisco de Cabrera was Spanish.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Francisco de Cabrera
· DBpedia: Francisco Bobadilla
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francisco de Cabrera. https://biography.guide/francisco-de-cabrera-catholic-priest/
MLA: "Francisco de Cabrera." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francisco-de-cabrera-catholic-priest/.
Chicago: "Francisco de Cabrera." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francisco-de-cabrera-catholic-priest/.
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