Victoriano Guisasola y Menéndez

Victoriano Guisasola y Menéndez J.C.D. (21 April 1852 – 2 September 1920) was a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and an archbishop of Toledo and Primate of Spain.

Early life and priesthood Victoriano Guisasola y Menéndez was born in Oviedo, Spain. He was the nephew of Victoriano Guisasola Rodríguez, Archbishop of Santiago de Compostela. He was educated at the Seminary of Oviedo and the University of Santiago de Compostela, where he earned a licentiate in theology and a doctorate in canon law.

He was ordained in 1876 by his uncle. He served as Professor of canon law at the Seminary of Ciudad Real from 1876 until 1882. He was chancellor-secretary to his uncle the bishop of Orihuela from 1882 until 1884. He served as vicar general of Orihuela until 1886.

Episcopate He was appointed bishop of Osma on 15 June 1893

Recognition Menéndez was awarded the Order of Isabella the Catholic; he was also recognised by the Academy of History.

Menéndez wrote many letters and newspaper articles during his life. His works are published in 25 volumes.