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Juan López

1524 – 1632

Bishop of Crotone

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About Juan López

Lived 1524 – 1632 (aged 107–108). Juan López was a Spanish writer, catholic bishop, catholic priest, bishop and catholic theologian.

Juan López, O.P. (died 1632) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Monopoli (1598–1608) and Bishop of Crotone (1595–1598).

Biography Juan López was ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers. On 5 June 1595, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VIII as Bishop of Crotone. On 11 June 1595, he was consecrated bishop by Alfonso Pisani, Archbishop of Santa Severina with Leonard Abel, Titular Bishop of Sidon, and Cristóbal Senmanat y Robuster, Bishop Emeritus of Orihuela serving as co-consecrators. On 15 November 1598, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VIII as Bishop of Monopoli. He served as Bishop of Monopoli until his resignation in 1608. He died in 1632.

While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of Alonso González Aguilar, Bishop of León (1613); and Cristóbal Martínez de Salas, Bishop of Panamá (1626).

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Important facts

Born
1524, Borja
Birth century
Nationality
Education
Church of San Pablo, Valladolid
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Crotone, Roman Catholic Bishop of Monopoli, Emeritus bishop
Also known as
Juan López Caparroso, Juan López de Caparroso

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Juan López?

bishop of Crotone

When was Juan López born?

Juan López was born in 1524 in Borja.

When did Juan López die?

Juan López died on 18 January 1632 in Valladolid.

What was Juan López's occupation?

Juan López was a writer, catholic bishop, catholic priest, bishop and catholic theologian.

What nationality was Juan López?

Juan López was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Juan López

· Wikidata: Q25205961

· DBpedia: Juan López (bishop of Crotone)

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