About Joaquín Canaves
Lived 1640 – 1721 (aged 81). Joaquín Canaves was a catholic priest, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.
Joaquín Canaves (8 January 1640 – 3 June 1721) was a Spanish prelate who served as the Bishop of Malta from 1713 till 1721.
Biography Canaves was born in Pollença, Majorca in Spain. On 24 February 1679 he was ordained priest of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. On 30 August 1713 Pope Clement XI appointed him as the successor of Bishop Davide Cocco Palmieri of Malta. He was consecrated bishop by Cardinal Francesco Acquaviva on 10 September and formally installed on 4 October the same year. He spent the remaining 7 years as bishop of Malta until 3 June 1721, when he died at the age of 81.
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Who was Joaquín Canaves?
Spanish bishop (1640–1721)
When was Joaquín Canaves born?
Joaquín Canaves was born on 8 January 1640 in Pollença.
When did Joaquín Canaves die?
Joaquín Canaves died on 3 June 1721.
What was Joaquín Canaves's occupation?
Joaquín Canaves was a catholic priest, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.
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Joaquín Canaves's recorded nationality: Crown of Aragon, Spanish people.
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