Francisco Andrés de Carvajal
Most Reverend Francisco Andrés de Carvajal | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Santo Domingo | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Archdiocese of Santo Domingo |
| Predecessor | Juan Alzóloras |
| Successor | Alfonso López de Avila |
| Personal details | |
| Died | August 28, 1577 Santo Domingo |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Puerto Rico (1568-1570) |
Francisco Andrés de Carvajal, O.F.M. (died August 28, 1577) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Archbishop of Santo Domingo (1570-1577) and the third Bishop of Puerto Rico (1568-1570).[1][2][3]
Biography
Francisco Andrés de Carvajal was ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor.[1] On June 2, 1568, he was appointed by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Pius V as the third Bishop of Puerto Rico. On May 10, 1570, he was appointed by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Pius V as Archbishop of Santo Domingo where served until his death on August 28, 1577.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Catholic Hierarchy: "Archbishop Francisco Andrés de Carvajal, O.F.M." retrieved December 4, 2015
- ^ GCatholic.org: "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Santo Domingo" retrieved December 4, 2015
- ^ GCatholic.org: "Metropolitan Archdiocese of San Juan de Puerto Rico" retrieved December 4, 2015
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