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Juan de Camargo y Angulo

1663 – 1733

Grand Inquisitor of Spain

Catholic priest Catholic bishop
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About Juan de Camargo y Angulo

Lived 1663 – 1733 (aged 69–70). Juan de Camargo y Angulo was a Spanish catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Juan de Camargo y Angulo y Pasquer (1663–1733) was Bishop of Pamplona from 1716 to 1725 and Grand Inquisitor of Spain from 1720 to 1733.

Biography

Juan de Camargo y Angulo y Pasquer was born in Ágreda on 30 June 1663.

He was appointed Bishop of Pamplona on 5 October 1716 and he was subsequently consecrated as a bishop on 18 December 1716. Under his leadership, the Spanish Inquisition undertook its last major persecution of the marranos, with 93 people executed in 66 auto-da-fés between 1721 and 1725. He resigned as Bishop of Pamplona on 20 March 1725.

He died on 24 May 1733.

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Important facts

Born
1663, Ágreda
Birth century
17th century
Died
1733, Madrid
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Nationality
Spain
Education
University of Salamanca
Positions held
Grand Inquisitor of Spain, Roman Catholic Bishop of Pamplona
Also known as
Juan de Camargo y Angulo y Pasquer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Juan de Camargo y Angulo?

Grand Inquisitor of Spain

When was Juan de Camargo y Angulo born?

Juan de Camargo y Angulo was born in 1663 in Ágreda.

When did Juan de Camargo y Angulo die?

Juan de Camargo y Angulo died in 1733 in Madrid.

What was Juan de Camargo y Angulo's occupation?

Juan de Camargo y Angulo was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Juan de Camargo y Angulo?

Juan de Camargo y Angulo was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Juan de Camargo y Angulo

· Wikidata: Q6301215

· DBpedia: Juan de Camargo y Angulo

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