About Manuel Mercadillo
Lived 1643 – 1704 (aged 61). Manuel Mercadillo was a Spanish catholic priest, catholic bishop, theologian, regular priest, missionary and bishop.
Juan Manuel Mercadillo y Patiño, O.P. (1643–1704) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Córdoba (1695–1704).
Biography Juan Manuel Mercadillo was born in La Puebla de Almoradiel, Spain in 1643 and ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers. By 1665, he joined a Dominican missionary to the provinces of Bataan and Zambales in the Philippines. From 1678 to 1682, for two terms, he served as the Rector Magnificus of the University of Santo Tomas where he also taught theology and philosophy. On 7 August 1694, he was selected by the King of Spain as Bishop of Córdoba and confirmed by Pope Innocent XII on 8 November 1694. In November 1695, he was consecrated bishop. He served as Bishop of Córdoba until his death on 17 July 1704.
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Who was Manuel Mercadillo?
Spanish bishop (1643-1704)
When was Manuel Mercadillo born?
Manuel Mercadillo was born on 13 July 1643 in La Puebla de Almoradiel.
When did Manuel Mercadillo die?
Manuel Mercadillo died on 17 July 1704 in Córdoba.
What was Manuel Mercadillo's occupation?
Manuel Mercadillo was a catholic priest, catholic bishop, theologian, regular priest, missionary and bishop.
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Manuel Mercadillo was Spanish.
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