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Juan Antolínez Brecianos de la Rivera

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Most Reverend

Juan Antolínez Brecianos de la Rivera
Bishop of Giovinazzo
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Giovinazzo
In office1549–1574
PredecessorLudovico Furconio
SuccessorSebastiano Barnaba
Orders
Consecration1549
by Jean Lunel
Personal details
Died21 September 1581
Giovinazzo, Italy

Juan Antolínez Brecianos de la Rivera was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Giovinazzo (1549–1574).[1]

Biography

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On 25 October 1549, Juan Antolínez Brecianos de la Rivera was appointed by Pope Paul III as Bishop of Giovinazzo.[1] In 1549, he was consecrated bishop by Jean Lunel, Auxiliary Bishop of Bayeux.[1] He served as Bishop of Giovinazzo until his resignation in 1574.[1] He died on 21 September 1581.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Bishop Juan Antolínez Brecianos de la Rivera". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Giovinazzo
1549–1574
Succeeded by