Bartolomé de Ledesma
| Most Reverend Bartolomé de Ledesma | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Antequera, Oaxaca | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Antequera, Oaxaca |
| Predecessor | Bernardo de Albuquerque |
| Successor | Baltazar de Covarrubias y Múñoz |
| Orders | |
| Consecration |
June 3, 1583 by Diego de Romano y Govea |
| Personal details | |
| Died | February 16, 1604 |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Previous post | Bishop of Panamá (1580-1583) |
Bartolomé de Ledesma (died February 16, 1604) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Antequera, Oaxaca (1583-1604) and Bishop of Panamá (1580-1583).[1][2][3][4][5]
Biography
Bartolomé de Ledesma was ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers.[1][4] On October 20, 1580, Pope Gregory XIII, appointed him Bishop of Panamá[1] (some sources state that he did not accept the nomination).[4] On June 3, 1583, he was consecrated bishop by Diego de Romano y Govea, Bishop of Tlaxcala (Puebla de los Angeles).[1] As there was no official governor during his term as bishop of Panama, he was instrumental in governing the province with the Audencia Real (high court). He reached out to the Cimarrónes (free blacks) who were living outside of the Crown's jurisdiction and facilitated their incorporation into the colony.[2] In 1581, a treaty was signed between the Cimarrónes which gave them the land which they possessed and allowed them to found and settle the city of Pacora, near Panama City, as a commercial center.[2] He also helped to lessen congestion in Panama City by founding the town of Penonomé and establishing parishes in Natá and Olá.[2] In June 1584, Pope Gregory XIII, appointed him the third Bishop of Antequera, Oaxaca where he served until his death on February 16, 1604.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Catholic Hierarchy: "Bishop Bartolomé de Ledesma, O.P." retrieved November 18, 2015
- 1 2 3 4 GCatholic.org: "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Panamá" retrieved November 16, 2015
- ↑ Arzobispo de Panama Guillermo Rojas y Arrieta C.M. Resena Historica de los Obispos que han ocupado la silla de Panama Publisher: Escuela Tipográfica Salesiana (1929) | P. 26-28
- 1 2 3 Los Obispos Latinoamericanos - Defensa Del Indio P. 30-31 | retrieved November 17, 2015
- ↑ GCatholic.org: "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Antequera" retrieved November 21, 2015
| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Manuel de Mercado Aldrete |
Bishop of Panamá 1580-1583 |
Succeeded by Bartolomé Martinez Menacho y Mesa |
| Preceded by Bernardo de Albuquerque |
Bishop of Antequera, Oaxaca 1583-1604 |
Succeeded by Baltazar de Covarrubias y Múñoz |