About Francisco Ruiz
Lived 1476 – 1528 (aged 51–52). Francisco Ruiz was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Francisco Ruiz (1476 – 23 October 1528) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Ávila (1514–1528) and Bishop of Ciudad Rodrigo (1510–1514).
He was born in Toledo, Spain and ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor. On 18 November 1509 he was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Julius II as Bishop of Ciudad Rodrigo. On 14 July 1514 he was appointed by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Leo X as Bishop of Ávila. He served as Bishop of Ávila until his death, on 23 October 1528.
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Who was Francisco Ruiz?
Catholic bishop in Spain (1476-1528)
When was Francisco Ruiz born?
Francisco Ruiz was born in 1476 in Toledo.
When did Francisco Ruiz die?
Francisco Ruiz died on 23 October 1528 in Ávila.
What was Francisco Ruiz's occupation?
Francisco Ruiz was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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· DBpedia: Francisco Ruiz (bishop)
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