Juan Suárez Carvajal
| Most Reverend Pablo de Torres | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Lugo | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lugo |
| Predecessor | Martín Tristán Calvete |
| Successor | Francisco Delgado Lópe |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1485 Talavera de la Reina, Spain |
| Died | October 6, 1584 (age 99) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Juan Suárez Carvajal (1485 - October 6, 1584) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Lugo (1539-1561).[1][2]
Biography
Juan Suárez Carvajals was born in Talavera de la Reina, Spain in 1485.[1] On September 9, 1539, he was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Paul III as Bishop of Lugo.[1] On March 10, 1561 he retired from his position as Bishop and he died on October 6, 1584.[1] While Bishop, he was the principal consecrator of Bernardino de Carmona, Auxiliary Bishop of Santiago de Compostela (1553).[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Catholic Hierarchy: "Bishop Juan Suárez Carvajal" retrieved January 14, 2016
- ↑ GCatholic.org: "Diocese of Lugo" retrieved January 14, 2016
| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Martín Tristán Calvete |
Bishop of Lugo 1539-1561 |
Succeeded by Francisco Delgado Lópe |
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