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Jerónimo Castellón y Salas

1756 – 1835

Catholic bishop and Grand Inquisitor

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About Jerónimo Castellón y Salas

Lived 1756 – 1835 (aged 78). Jerónimo Castellón y Salas was a Spanish catholic priest, politician and catholic bishop.

Gerónimo Castillón y Salas (1756–1835) was a Spanish bishop who was the last Grand Inquisitor of Spain.

Biography

Gerónimo Castillón y Salas was born in Lascellas-Ponzano on September 30, 1756, the second son of José Castillón y Campo and his wife Brígida Salas. He was educated at the , receiving a law degree on May 15, 1776 and a degree in theology on September 9, 1779.

He died in Tarazona in 1835.

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Important facts

Born

30 September 1756, Ponzano

Birth century

18th century

Died

20 April 1835, Tarazona

Occupation

Catholic priest, politician, Catholic bishop

Nationality

Spain

Education

Sertorian University of Huesca

Positions held

Roman Catholic Bishop of Tarazona, Grand Inquisitor of Spain, Member of the Congress of Deputies

Also known as

Gerónimo Castillón y Salas, Geronimo Castillon y Salas

People in Jerónimo Castellón y Salas's life

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Gerónimo

1829 – 1909

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Catholic bishop and Grand Inquisitor

When was Jerónimo Castellón y Salas born?

Jerónimo Castellón y Salas was born on 30 September 1756 in Ponzano.

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Jerónimo Castellón y Salas died on 20 April 1835 in Tarazona.

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Jerónimo Castellón y Salas was a catholic priest, politician and catholic bishop.

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Jerónimo Castellón y Salas was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jerónimo Castellón y Salas

· Wikidata: Q64760924

· DBpedia: Gerónimo Castillón y Salas

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