About Francisco de Mendavia
Francisco de Mendavia was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Francisco de Mendavia (died 6 October 1540) was a Roman Catholic prelate who was the Bishop of Nicaragua (1537–1540).
Biography Francisco de Mendavia was ordained a monk in the Order of Saint Jerome and served as prior of the Monastery of La Victoria in Salamanca. On 5 December 1537, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul III as Bishop of Nicaragua. On 2 August 1538, he was consecrated bishop, a post he held until his death on 6 October 1540.
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Who was Francisco de Mendavia?
Roman Catholic prelate
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Francisco de Mendavia died on 6 October 1540 in León.
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Francisco de Mendavia was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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