Benito Rodríguez Valtodano
Most Reverend Benito Rodriguez Valtodano | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Nicaragua | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Nicaragua |
| In office | 1620-1629 |
| Predecessor | Pedro de Villarreal |
| Successor | Agustin de Hinojosa y Montalvo |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 1622 by Alfonso del Galdo |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1629 León, Nicaragua |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Benito Rodriguez Valtodano or Benito Rodriguez Baltodano (died 1629) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Nicaragua (1620-1629).[1][2][3][4]
Biography
Benito Rodriguez Valtodano was ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Benedict. On 27 Aug 1620, he was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Gregory XV on 17 Mar 1621 as Bishop of Nicaragua.[1] In 1622, he was consecrated bishop by Alfonso del Galdo, Bishop of Comayagua.[1] He served as Bishop of Nicaragua until his death in 1629.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Bishop Benito Rodriguez Valtodano (Baltodano), O.S.B." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ^ "Diocese of León" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- ^ "Diocese of León en Nicaragua" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- ^ Blanco Segura, Ricardo. Obispos, arzobispos y representantes de la Santa Sede en Costa Rica. ISBN 9789977640792.
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