Diego Ribera de Toledo
Most Reverend Diego Ribera de Toledo | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Segovia | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Segovia |
| In office | 1511-1543 |
| Predecessor | Fadrique de Portugal Noreña |
| Successor | Antonio Ramírez de Haro |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 6 Feb 1543 Segovia, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Mallorca (1507-1508) |
Diego Ribera de Toledo (died 6 Feb 1543) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Segovia (1511-1543) and Bishop of Mallorca (1507-1508).[1][2][3]
Biography
On 22 Dec 1507, Diego Ribera de Toledo was appointed by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Julius II as Bishop of Mallorca.[1] In 1508, he was consecrated bishop by Adrianus Appelkeren, Titular Bishop of Sebaste in Cilicia.[1] On 29 Oct 1511, he was appointed by Pope Julius II as Bishop of Segovia.[1] He served as Bishop of Segovia until his death on 6 Feb 1543.[1] While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of Adriaan Florenszoom Dedel, Bishop of Tortosa; and Juan de Zumárraga, Bishop of México.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Catholic Hierarchy: "Bishop Diego Ribera de Toledo" retrieved January 17, 2016
- ^ GCatholic.org: "Diocese of Segovia" retrieved January 14, 2016
- ^ GCatholic.org: "Diocese of Mallorca" retrieved January 14, 2016