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Juan de Escalante Turcios y Mendoza

1608 – 1681

Spanish Roman Catholic bishop

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Lived 1608 – 1681 (aged 72–73). Juan de Escalante Turcios y Mendoza was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and jurist.

Juan de Escalante Turcios y Mendoza (1608 – 31 May 1681) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop (Personal Title) of Yucatán (1679–1681) and Archbishop of Santo Domingo (1672–1679).

Biography Juan de Escalante Turcios y Mendoza was born in Andalucía, Spain in 1608. On 23 October 1672, he was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Clement X as Archbishop of Santo Domingo. In 1673, he was consecrated bishop by Luís de Cifuentes y Sotomayor, Bishop of Yucatán. On 29 December 1679, he was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Innocent XI as Archbishop (Personal Title) of Yucatán. He served as Bishop of Yucatán until his death on 31 May 1681.

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Important facts

Born
1608, Andalusia
Birth century
17th century
Died
31 May 1681, Mérida
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, jurist
Positions held
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Santo Domingo, Diocesan bishop

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Juan de Escalante Turcios y Mendoza?

Spanish Roman Catholic bishop

When was Juan de Escalante Turcios y Mendoza born?

Juan de Escalante Turcios y Mendoza was born in 1608 in Andalusia.

When did Juan de Escalante Turcios y Mendoza die?

Juan de Escalante Turcios y Mendoza died on 31 May 1681 in Mérida.

What was Juan de Escalante Turcios y Mendoza's occupation?

Juan de Escalante Turcios y Mendoza was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and jurist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Juan de Escalante Turcios y Mendoza

· Wikidata: Q26222314

· DBpedia: Juan de Escalante Turcios y Mendoza

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