Rodrigo Sánchez de Mercado
Spanish Roman Catholic prelate and bishop (16th century)
About Rodrigo Sánchez de Mercado
Rodrigo Sánchez de Mercado was a catholic priest, politician and founder.
Rodrigo Sánchez de Mercado Zuazola (died 25 January 1548) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Ávila (1530–1548) and Bishop of Mallorca (1511–1530).
Biography On 29 October 1511, Rodrigo Sánchez Mercado was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Julius II as Bishop of Mallorca.
On 12 January 1530, he was appointed by Pope Clement VII as Bishop of Ávila.
He was the founder of the University of Oñati (1540) and the College of the Holy Spirit, leaving the former the universal heir of his assets.
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Spanish Roman Catholic prelate and bishop (16th century)
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Rodrigo Sánchez de Mercado was born in Oñati.
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Rodrigo Sánchez de Mercado died on 29 January 1548 in Valladolid.
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Rodrigo Sánchez de Mercado was a catholic priest, politician and founder.
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