Luis Jiménez
Roman Catholic bishop and venerable
About Luis Jiménez
Lived 1586 – 1636 (aged 49–50). Luis Jiménez was a catholic priest, religious and catholic bishop.
Luis Jiménez (1586–1636) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Ugento (1627–1636).
Biography Luis Jiménez was born in Cuenca, Spain and ordained a priest in the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy.
On 3 June 1627, he was selected (nominated) as Bishop of Ugento by King Philip IV of Spain, and, on 30 August 1627, confirmed by Pope Urban VIII. On 8 September 1627, he was consecrated bishop by Cosimo de Torres, Cardinal-Priest of San Pancrazio with Giuseppe Acquaviva, Titular Archbishop of Thebae, and Francesco Nappi (bishop), Bishop of Polignano, as co-consecrators. He served as Bishop of Ugento until his death in 1636.
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Who was Luis Jiménez?
Roman Catholic bishop and venerable (1586-1636)
When was Luis Jiménez born?
Luis Jiménez was born in 1586 in Cuenca.
When did Luis Jiménez die?
Luis Jiménez died in 1636 in Ugento.
What was Luis Jiménez's occupation?
Luis Jiménez was a catholic priest, religious and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Luis Jiménez?
Luis Jiménez's recorded nationality: Hispanic Monarchy.
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