Lázaro Carrasco (died 20 Nov 1562) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Nicaragua (1556–1562).[1]

Most Reverend

Lázaro Carrasco
Bishop Elect of Nicaragua
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Nicaragua
In office1556–1562
PredecessorFernando González de Bariodero
SuccessorLuís de la Fuente (bishop)
Personal details
Died20 Nov 1562
León, Nicaragua

Biography

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In 1556, Lázaro Carrasco was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul IV as Bishop of Nicaragua[1][2] and arrived in Nicaragua in 1557.[3] He was never consecrated bishop[3] and died on 20 Nov 1562 as Bishop Elect of Nicaragua.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ a b Eubel, Konrad (1923). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. III (second ed.). Münster: Libreria Regensbergiana. pp. 256–257. (in Latin)
  2. ^ a b Cheney, David M. "Father Lázaro Carrasco". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
  3. ^ a b Blanco Segura, Ricardo (1984). Obispos, arzobispos y representantes de la Santa Sede en Costa Rica. EUNED. ISBN 9789977640792.
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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop Elect of Nicaragua
1556–1562
Succeeded by