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Pedro Cárdenas y Arbieto

1640 – 1687

Peruvian Roman Catholic prelate

Catholic priest Catholic bishop
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About Pedro Cárdenas y Arbieto

Lived 1640 – 1687 (aged 46–47). Pedro Cárdenas y Arbieto was a Peruvian catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Pedro Cárdenas y Arbieto (1640–1687) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra (1680–1687).

Biography Pedro Cárdenas y Arbieto was born in Lima, Peru. On May 13, 1680, he was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Innocent XI as Bishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. On December 21, 1681, he was consecrated bishop by Melchor Liñán y Cisneros, Archbishop of Lima. He served as Bishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra until his death in 1687.

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Important facts

Born
1640, Lima
Birth century
17th century
Died
1687, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Nationality
Peru
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pedro Cárdenas y Arbieto?

Peruvian Roman Catholic prelate

When was Pedro Cárdenas y Arbieto born?

Pedro Cárdenas y Arbieto was born in 1640 in Lima.

When did Pedro Cárdenas y Arbieto die?

Pedro Cárdenas y Arbieto died in 1687 in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

What was Pedro Cárdenas y Arbieto's occupation?

Pedro Cárdenas y Arbieto was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Pedro Cárdenas y Arbieto?

Pedro Cárdenas y Arbieto was Peruvian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pedro Cárdenas y Arbieto

· Wikidata: Q22038911

· DBpedia: Pedro Cárdenas y Arbieto

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