About Ignacio Santibáñez
Lived 1512 – 1598 (aged 85–86). Ignacio Santibáñez was a Spanish latin Catholic priest.
Ignacio Santibáñez (1512 – August 14, 1598) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the first Archbishop of Manila (1595–1598).
Biography On August 30, 1595, Ignacio Santibáñez was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Clement VIII as the first Archbishop of Manila (second Bishop of the Diocese). On August 3, 1597, he was consecrated bishop by Diego de Romano y Govea, Bishop of Tlaxcala, and installed on May 28, 1598. He served as Archbishop of Manila until his death on August 14, 1598.
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Who was Ignacio Santibáñez?
Spanish archbishop
When was Ignacio Santibáñez born?
Ignacio Santibáñez was born in 1512 in Santibáñez-Zarzaguda.
When did Ignacio Santibáñez die?
Ignacio Santibáñez died on 14 August 1598 in Manila.
What was Ignacio Santibáñez's occupation?
Ignacio Santibáñez was a latin Catholic priest.
What nationality was Ignacio Santibáñez?
Ignacio Santibáñez was Spanish.
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