Francisco de Gamboa, O.S.A. (21 March 1599 – 22 May 1674) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Zaragoza (1663–1674)[1][2] and Bishop of Coria (1659–1663).[3]

Most Reverend

Francisco de Gamboa
Archbishop of Zaragoza
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseArchdiocese of Zaragoza
In office1663–1674
PredecessorJuan Cebrián Pedro
SuccessorFrancisco Lara (archbishop)
Previous post(s)Bishop of Coria (1659–1663)
Orders
Consecration1660
by Diego Arce Reinoso
Personal details
Born21 March 1599
Died22 May 1674
Zaragoza, Spain
NationalitySpanish

Biography

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Francisco de Gamboa was born in San Sebastián, Spain on 21 March 1599 and ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Augustine.[3] On 5 July 1659, he was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Alexander VII on 10 November 1659 as Bishop of Coria.[3] In 1660, he was consecrated bishop by Diego Arce Reinoso, Bishop Emeritus of Plasencia.[3] On 2 July 1663, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VII as Archbishop of Zaragoza.[3] He served as Archbishop of Zaragoza until his death on 22 May 1674.[3] While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of Francisco López de Urraca, Bishop of Bosa (1672).[3]

References

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  • Cheney, David M. "Archdiocese of Zaragoza". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Chow, Gabriel. "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Zaragoza (Spain)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Coria-Cáceres". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Coria-Caceres (Spain)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Coria
1659–1663
Succeeded by
Preceded by Archbishop of Zaragoza
1663–1674
Succeeded by