Diego González (bishop)

Most Reverend
Diego González
Bishop of Almería
Church Catholic Church
Diocese Diocese of Almería
In office 1572-1587
Predecessor Francisco Briceño
Successor Juan García
Personal details
Died 11 Jan 1587
Almería, Spain
Nationality Spanish

Diego González (died 11 Jan 1587) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Almería (1572-1587).[1][2][3]

Biography

On 9 Jun 1572, Diego González was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Gregory XIII as Bishop of Almería.[1][2] He served as Bishop of Almería until his death on 11 Jan 1587.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Catholic Hierarchy: "Bishop Diego González" 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
Francisco Briceño
Bishop of Almería
1572-1587
Succeeded by
Juan García
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