About Juan de Ribera
Lived 1588 – 1666 (aged 77–78). Juan de Ribera was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Juan de Ribera, O.S.A. (1588-1666) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra (1659–1666).
Biography Juan de Ribera was born in Pisco, Peru and ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Augustine. On November 17, 1659, he was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Paul V as Bishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. In 1660, he was consecrated bishop and succeeded to the bishopric. He served as Bishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra until his death in 1666.
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Who was Juan de Ribera?
Bishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra (1588-1666)
When was Juan de Ribera born?
Juan de Ribera was born in 1588 in Pisco.
When did Juan de Ribera die?
Juan de Ribera died in 1666 in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
What was Juan de Ribera's occupation?
Juan de Ribera was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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· DBpedia: Juan de Ribera (bishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra)
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