About Manés de Guzmán
Lived 1166 – 1235 (aged 68–69). Manés de Guzmán was a catholic priest and friar.
Manés de Guzmán, OP (c. 1166 – 1235) , was a Castilian Dominican priest beatified in the Roman Catholic Church. His younger brother, Domingo de Guzmán was the founder of the Order of Preachers, whom he helped in his reforming aims throughout his life.
Biography Manés was the second son of Félix de Guzmán and Juana de Aza.
When his brother founded the Order of Preachers, he joined them eventually becoming one of its first members; with an introverted and humble temperament, he helped his brother in the consolidation and expansion of the order.
He was beatified eventually on 2 June 1834 by Pope Gregory XVI; his feast day is either July 30 or August 18.
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Who was Manés de Guzmán?
Spanish Dominican friar
When was Manés de Guzmán born?
Manés de Guzmán was born in 1166 in Caleruega.
When did Manés de Guzmán die?
Manés de Guzmán died in 1235 in Caleruega.
What was Manés de Guzmán's occupation?
Manés de Guzmán was a catholic priest and friar.
What nationality was Manés de Guzmán?
Manés de Guzmán's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Leon.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Manés de Guzmán. https://biography.guide/manes-de-guzman/
MLA: "Manés de Guzmán." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/manes-de-guzman/.
Chicago: "Manés de Guzmán." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/manes-de-guzman/.
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