About García Díaz Arias
García Díaz Arias was a latin Catholic priest and catholic bishop.
García Díaz Arias (died 1562) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the first Bishop of Quito (1546–1562).
Biography On 8 January 1546, García Díaz Arias was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul III as Bishop of Quito. On 5 June 1547, he was consecrated bishop by Juan Solano, Bishop of Cuzco. He served as Bishop of Quito until his death in 1562.
While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of Martín de Calatayud, Bishop of Santa Marta (1547).
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Who was García Díaz Arias?
Roman Catholic prelate
When was García Díaz Arias born?
García Díaz Arias was born in Consuegra.
When did García Díaz Arias die?
García Díaz Arias died in 1562 in Quito.
What was García Díaz Arias's occupation?
García Díaz Arias was a latin Catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was García Díaz Arias?
García Díaz Arias's recorded nationality: Crown of Castile.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). García Díaz Arias. https://biography.guide/garcia-diaz-arias/
MLA: "García Díaz Arias." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/garcia-diaz-arias/.
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