Bartolomé García de Escañuela
Most Reverend Bartolomé García de Escañuela | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Durango | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Durango |
| Predecessor | Juan de Ortega Cano Montañez y Patiño |
| Successor | Manuel de Herrera |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | by Galeazzo Marescotti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 8, 1627 |
| Died | November 20, 1684 (age 54) Durango, Mexico |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Puerto Rico (1670-1676) |
Bartolomé García de Escañuela (August 8, 1627 – November 20, 1684) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Durango (1676-1684) and Bishop of Puerto Rico (1670-1676).[1][2][3]
Biography
Bartolomé García de Escañuela was born in Archidona, Spain and ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor.[1] On October 6, 1670, he was appointed by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Clement X as Bishop of Puerto Rico.[1] He was consecrated bishop by Galeazzo Marescotti, Apostolic Nuncio to Spain.[1] On November 16, 1676, he was appointed by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Innocent XI as Bishop of Durango.[1] He served as Bishop of Durango until his death on November 20, 1684.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Catholic Hierarchy: "Bartolomé García de Escañuela, O.F.M." retrieved December 31, 2015
- ^ GCatholic.org: "Metropolitan Archdiocese of San Juan de Puerto Rico" retrieved December 31, 2015
- ^ GCatholic.org: "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Durango" retrieved December 31, 2015