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Francisco González de Salcedo Castro

1559 – 1634

Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Santiago de Chile

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About Francisco González de Salcedo Castro

Lived 1559 – 1634 (aged 74–75). Francisco González de Salcedo Castro was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Francisco González de Salcedo Castro (1559–1634) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Santiago de Chile (1622–1634).

Biography Francisco González de Salcedo Castro was born in Ciudad Real, Spain in 1559. On 11 Jul 1622, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XV as Bishop of Santiago de Chile. In 1623, he was consecrated bishop by Jerónimo Tiedra Méndez, Archbishop of La Plata o Charcas. He served as Bishop of Santiago de Chile until his death on 10 Aug 1634.

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Important facts

Born
1559, Ciudad Real
Birth century
16th century
Died
1634, Santiago
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Nationality
Spanish Empire
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Santiago de Chile
Also known as
Francisco González de Salcedo

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Francisco González de Salcedo Castro?

Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Santiago de Chile (1622–1634)

When was Francisco González de Salcedo Castro born?

Francisco González de Salcedo Castro was born in 1559 in Ciudad Real.

When did Francisco González de Salcedo Castro die?

Francisco González de Salcedo Castro died in 1634 in Santiago.

What was Francisco González de Salcedo Castro's occupation?

Francisco González de Salcedo Castro was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Francisco González de Salcedo Castro?

Francisco González de Salcedo Castro's recorded nationality: Spanish Empire.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francisco González de Salcedo Castro

· Wikidata: Q27062904

· DBpedia: Francisco González de Salcedo Castro

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