Diego de Arce y Reinoso Ávila y Palomares (1587-1665) was a Spanish bishop who served as Grand Inquisitor of Spain from 1643 to 1665.
Diego de Arce y Reinoso was born in Zalamea de la Serena on April 25, 1587, the son of Fernando de Arce y Reynoso and his wife Catalina Ávila y Palomares. He was baptized on May 3, 1587.
Becoming a churchman, he gained the favor of Philip IV of Spain, who appointed him to the Real Cancillería de Granada, the Audiencia de Sevilla, and the Council of Castile. The king also arranged for him to become successively Bishop of Tuy (1635-38), Bishop of Ávila (1638-40), and Bishop of Plasencia (1640-52).
He became Grand Inquisitor of Spain on November 14, 1643, holding that position until 1665.
He was long involved in plans to found a school in Zalamea, but the Portuguese Restoration War prevented the beginning of construction of the school until after his death. He died on July 19, 1665.
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Diego de Vela y Becerril |
Bishop of Tuy 1635–1638 |
Succeeded by Diego de Rueda y Rico |
| Preceded by Pedro de Cifuentes y Loarte |
Bishop of Ávila 1638–1640 |
Succeeded by Juan Vélez de Valdivielso |
| Preceded by Cristóbal de Lobera y Torres |
Bishop of Plasencia 1640–1652 |
Succeeded by Juan Lozano |
| Preceded by Antonio de Sotomayor |
Grand Inquisitor of Spain 1643–1665 |
Succeeded by Pascual de Aragón |