About Juan de Ortega
Lived 1435 – 1515 (aged 79–80). Juan de Ortega was a latin Catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Juan de Ortega was a Catholic prelate who served as the first Bishop of Almería (1492–1515).
Biography On 21 May 1492, he was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Innocent VIII as Bishop of Almería. He served as Bishop of Almería until his death in 1515.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Juan de Ortega?
bishop from 1492 to 1515
When was Juan de Ortega born?
Juan de Ortega was born in 1435 in Palenzuela.
When did Juan de Ortega die?
Juan de Ortega died in 1515 in Burgos.
What was Juan de Ortega's occupation?
Juan de Ortega was a latin Catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Juan de Ortega?
Juan de Ortega's recorded nationality: Crown of Castile.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Juan de Ortega (bishop of Almería)
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