About Juan de Castro
Juan de Castro was a catholic priest.
Juan de Castro, O.S.B. (died 1601) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Taranto (1600–1601).
Biography
Juan de Castro was ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Benedict.
On 20 March 1600, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VIII as Archbishop of Taranto.
he was consecrated bishop by Alfonso Gesualdo di Conza, Archbishop of Naples. He served as Archbishop of Taranto until his death on 11 November 1601.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Juan de Castro?
Italian bishop
When did Juan de Castro die?
Juan de Castro died on 11 November 1601 in Taranto.
What was Juan de Castro's occupation?
Juan de Castro was a catholic priest.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Juan de Castro (bishop of Taranto)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Juan de Castro. https://biography.guide/juan-de-castro-catholic-priest/
MLA: "Juan de Castro." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/juan-de-castro-catholic-priest/.
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