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Francisco Javier de Cienfuegos y Jovellanos

1766 – 1847

Spanish cardinal

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About Francisco Javier de Cienfuegos y Jovellanos

Lived 1766 – 1847 (aged 81). Francisco Javier de Cienfuegos y Jovellanos was a Spanish catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Francisco Javier de Cienfuegos y Jovellanos (12 March 1766 – 1847) was a Spanish bishop and cardinal. He was born in Oviedo. He was bishop of Cádiz (1819–1824) and archbishop of Seville (1824–1847).

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Important facts

Born

12 March 1766, Oviedo

Birth century

18th century

Died

21 June 1847, Alicante

Occupation

Catholic priest, Catholic bishop

Nationality

Spain

Positions held

Cardinal, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Seville, Bishop of Cadiz

Employers

University of Seville

Awards

Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Francisco Javier de Cienfuegos y Jovellanos's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Francisco Javier de Cienfuegos y Jovellanos?

Spanish cardinal

When was Francisco Javier de Cienfuegos y Jovellanos born?

Francisco Javier de Cienfuegos y Jovellanos was born on 12 March 1766 in Oviedo.

When did Francisco Javier de Cienfuegos y Jovellanos die?

Francisco Javier de Cienfuegos y Jovellanos died on 21 June 1847 in Alicante.

What was Francisco Javier de Cienfuegos y Jovellanos's occupation?

Francisco Javier de Cienfuegos y Jovellanos was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Francisco Javier de Cienfuegos y Jovellanos?

Francisco Javier de Cienfuegos y Jovellanos was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francisco Javier de Cienfuegos y Jovellanos

· Wikidata: Q2254126

· DBpedia: Francisco Javier de Cienfuegos y Jovellanos

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francisco Javier de Cienfuegos y Jovellanos. https://biography.guide/francisco-javier-de-cienfuegos-y-jovellanos/

MLA: "Francisco Javier de Cienfuegos y Jovellanos." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francisco-javier-de-cienfuegos-y-jovellanos/.

Chicago: "Francisco Javier de Cienfuegos y Jovellanos." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francisco-javier-de-cienfuegos-y-jovellanos/.

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