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Gabriel Vázquez Saavedra y Rojas

1607 – 1664

Spanish Roman Catholic prelate

Catholic priest Catholic bishop
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About Gabriel Vázquez Saavedra y Rojas

Lived 1607 – 1664 (aged 56–57). Gabriel Vázquez Saavedra y Rojas was a Spanish catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Gabriel Vázquez Saavedra y Rojas (1607–1664) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Coria (1663–1664).

Biography Gabriel Vázquez Saavedra y Rojas was born in Madrid, Spain in 1607. On 27 August 1663, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VII as Bishop of Coria. He served as Bishop of Coria until his death in 1664.

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Important facts

Born
1607, Madrid
Birth century
17th century
Died
1664, Coria
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Nationality
Spain
Positions held
Bishop of Coria

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gabriel Vázquez Saavedra y Rojas?

Spanish Roman Catholic prelate

When was Gabriel Vázquez Saavedra y Rojas born?

Gabriel Vázquez Saavedra y Rojas was born in 1607 in Madrid.

When did Gabriel Vázquez Saavedra y Rojas die?

Gabriel Vázquez Saavedra y Rojas died in 1664 in Coria.

What was Gabriel Vázquez Saavedra y Rojas's occupation?

Gabriel Vázquez Saavedra y Rojas was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Gabriel Vázquez Saavedra y Rojas?

Gabriel Vázquez Saavedra y Rojas was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gabriel Vázquez Saavedra y Rojas

· Wikidata: Q26763890

· DBpedia: Gabriel Vázquez Saavedra y Rojas

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