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Francisco de Zapata y Mendoza

1599 – 1655

Spanish Roman Catholic prelate

Catholic priest Catholic bishop
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Lived 1599 – 1655 (aged 55–56). Francisco de Zapata y Mendoza was a Spanish catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Francisco de Zapata y Mendoza (1599–1655) was a Roman Catholic prelate and Bishop of Coria (1649–1655).

He was born in Madrid, Spain. On 13 September 1649, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent X as Bishop of Coria. He served as Bishop of Coria until he died in 1655.

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Important facts

Born
1599, Madrid
Birth century
16th century
Died
1655, Coria
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Nationality
Spain
Positions held
Bishop of Coria

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Francisco de Zapata y Mendoza?

Spanish Roman Catholic prelate

When was Francisco de Zapata y Mendoza born?

Francisco de Zapata y Mendoza was born in 1599 in Madrid.

When did Francisco de Zapata y Mendoza die?

Francisco de Zapata y Mendoza died in 1655 in Coria.

What was Francisco de Zapata y Mendoza's occupation?

Francisco de Zapata y Mendoza was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Francisco de Zapata y Mendoza?

Francisco de Zapata y Mendoza was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francisco de Zapata y Mendoza

· Wikidata: Q26763886

· DBpedia: Francisco de Zapata y Mendoza

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