Juan García (bishop)

Most Reverend
Juan García
Bishop of Almería
Church Catholic Church
Diocese Diocese of Almería
In office 1597-1601
Predecessor Diego González
Successor Juan Portocarrero
Personal details
Died 31 Dec 1601
Almería, Spain
Nationality Spanish

Juan García (died 31 Dec 1601) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Almería (1597-1601).[1][2][3]

Biography

On 17 Aug 1597, Juan García was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Clement VIII as Bishop of Almería.[1][2] He served as Bishop of Almería until his death on 31 Dec 1601.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Catholic Hierarchy: "Bishop Juan García" retrieved January 14, 2016
  2. 1 2 3 GCatholic.org: "Diocese of Almería" retrieved January 14, 2015
  3. Dioceses de Almeria website: "TABLA DE LOS OBISPOS DE LA DIÓCESIS URCITANA-ALMERIENSE" retrieved January 15, 2015
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Diego González
Bishop of Almería
1572-1587
Succeeded by
Juan Portocarrero


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