Gonzalo Hernandez y Hermosillo y Gonzalez
| Most Reverend Gonzalo Hernandez y Hermosillo y Gonzalez | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Durango | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Ddiocese of Durango |
| In office | 1620–1631 |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | Alfonso de Franco y Luna |
| Orders | |
| Consecration |
30 Nov 1621 by Juan Pérez de la Serna |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1560 México |
| Died |
28 Jan 1631 Durango, México |
| Nationality | Mexican |
Gonzalo Hernandez y Hermosillo y Gonzalez, O.S.A. (1560 – 28 January, 1631) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the first Bishop of Durango (1620–1631).[1][2][3]
Biography
Gonzalo Hernandez y Hermosillo y Gonzalez was born in México in 1560 and ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Augustine.[1] On 12 Oct 1620, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Bishop of Durango.[1] On 30 Nov 1621, he was consecrated bishop by Juan Pérez de la Serna, Archbishop of México.[1] He served as Bishop of Durango until his death on 28 Jan 1631.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Bishop Gonzalo Hernandez y Hermosillo y Gonzalez, O.S.A." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved August 8, 2016
- ↑ GCatholic.org: "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Durango" retrieved December 31, 2015
- ↑ "Archdiocese of Durango" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved August 8, 2016
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by None |
Bishop of Durango 1620–1631 |
Succeeded by Alfonso de Franco y Luna |
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