Gonzalo Hernandez y Hermosillo y Gonzalez
Most Reverend Gonzalo Hernandez y Hermosillo y Gonzalez | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Durango | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Ddiocese of Durango |
| In office | 1620–1631 |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | Alfonso de Franco y Luna |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 30 November 1621 by Juan Pérez de la Serna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1560 |
| Died | 28 January 1631 Durango, México |
| Nationality | Mexican |
Gonzalo Hernandez y Hermosillo y Gonzalez, O.S.A. (1560 – 28 January, 1631) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the first Bishop of Durango (1620–1631).
Biography
Gonzalo Hernandez y Hermosillo y Gonzalez was born in México in 1560 and ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Augustine.[1] On 12 October 1620, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Bishop of Durango.[1] On 30 November 1621, he was consecrated bishop by Juan Pérez de la Serna, Archbishop of México.[1] He served as Bishop of Durango until his death on 28 January 1631.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Cheney, David M. "Bishop Gonzalo Hernandez y Hermosillo y Gonzalez, O.S.A." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Archdiocese of Durango". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Archdiocese of Durango (Mexico)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
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