Antonio de la Cruz, O.F.M. (1480–1550) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Islas Canarias (1545–1550).[1]
Most Reverend Antonio de la Cruz | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Islas Canarias | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Islas Canarias |
| In office | 1545–1550 |
| Predecessor | Alonso Ruiz de Virués |
| Successor | Francisco de la Cerda Córdoba |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1480 |
| Died | 1550 Cadiz, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Biography
editAntonio de la Cruz was born in Burgos, Spain in 1480 and ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor.[2] On 7 Dec 1545, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul III as Bishop of Islas Canarias.[1][2] On 4 Jan 1546, he was consecrated bishop.[2] He served as Bishop of Islas Canarias until his death in 1550 in Cadiz.[1][2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Eubel, Konrad (1923). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. III (second ed.). Münster: Libreria Regensbergiana. p. 149. (in Latin)
- ^ a b c d Cheney, David M. "Bishop Antonio de la Cruz, O.F.M." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018.self-published
External links and additional sources
edit- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Islas Canarias". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops)self-published
- Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Islas Canarias {Canary Islands} (Spain)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops)self-published
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