About Juan de Vera
Lived 1453 – 1507 (aged 53). Juan de Vera was a Spanish catholic priest and archbishop.
Juan de Vera (25 November 1453 – 4 May 1507), known as the Cardinal of Salerno, was a Spanish Roman Catholic bishop and cardinal.
Biography
Juan de Vera was born in the castle at Alzira, Valencia. He was a relative of Pope Alexander VI.
He was Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals from 1504 to 1505, chosen by seniority. On 7 August 1504 he became prior of the cathedral church of San Pedro de Fraga in Leiria and pastor of Badieles, Zaragoza. He served as governor of Piceno and of Emilia.
He died in Rome on 4 May 1507. He is buried in the Basilica di Sant'Agostino.
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Who was Juan de Vera?
Spanish cardinal
When was Juan de Vera born?
Juan de Vera was born on 25 November 1453 in Spain.
When did Juan de Vera die?
Juan de Vera died on 4 May 1507 in Rome.
What was Juan de Vera's occupation?
Juan de Vera was a catholic priest and archbishop.
What nationality was Juan de Vera?
Juan de Vera was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Juan de Vera. https://biography.guide/juan-de-vera/
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