Francisco Ruiz (bishop)
Most Reverend Francisco Ruiz | |
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| Bishop of Ávila | |
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| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Ávila |
| In office | 1514-1528 |
| Predecessor | Alfonso Carrillo de Albornoz |
| Successor | Rodrigo Sánchez Mercado |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Ciudad Rodrigo (1510-1514) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1476 |
| Died | October 23, 1528 (age 52) Ávila, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
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Francisco Ruiz (1476-October 23, 1528) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Ávila (1514-1528) and Bishop of Ciudad Rodrigo (1510-1514).[1][2][3]
Biography
Francisco Ruiz was born in Toledo, Spain and ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor.[1] On November 18, 1509, he was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Julius II as Bishop of Ciudad Rodrigo.[1] On July 14, 1514, he was appointed by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Leo X as Bishop of Ávila. [1] He served as Bishop of Ávila until his death on October 23, 1528.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Catholic Hierarchy: "Bishop Francisco Ruiz, O.F.M." retrieved January 12, 2016
- ^ GCatholic.org: "Diocese of Ciudad Rodrigo" retrieved December 4, 2015
- ^ GCatholic.org: "Diocese of Ávila" retrieved December 4, 2015