Juan de Palafox y Mendoza
Spanish Roman Catholic archbishop and Viceroy of New Spain (1600-1659).
The record
Juan de Palafox y Mendoza was a Spanish Roman Catholic archbishop and Viceroy of New Spain. Born on 26 June 1600 in Fitero, Mendoza died on 1 October 1659 in El Burgo de Osma-Ciudad de Osma at the age of 59.
Positions held include bishop of Puebla-Tlaxcala (1639–1653), Viceroy of New Spain (1642) and Bishop of Osma (1653–1659). Mendoza studied at University of Salamanca and University of Alcalá.
With a Wikipedia article in 19 languages, Juan de Palafox y Mendoza is No. 80,390 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 26 June 1600, Fitero
- Died
- 1 October 1659, El Burgo de Osma-Ciudad de Osma (aged 59)
- Country
- Spain
- Known as
- Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
- Field
- Religion
- Education
- University of Salamanca, University of Alcalá
- Languages
- Spanish
- Wikipedia editions
- 19
Did you know
Was 39 when first bishop of Puebla-Tlaxcala (1639).
Lived to 59.
Shares a birthday with Pearl S. Buck and Ariana Grande.
Has a Wikipedia article in 19 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1639–1653Bishop of Puebla-Tlaxcala
- 1642Viceroy of New Spain
- 1653–1659Bishop of Osma
- —Consejero de Consejo Supremo de la Corona de Aragón
Connections
- FatherJaime de Palafox Rebolledo y Proxita de Perellos
- MotherAna de Casanate y Espes
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