Juan Alzóloras
| Most Reverend Juan Alzóloras | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop (personal title) of Islas Canarias | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Islas Canarias |
| Predecessor | Bartolomé Torres |
| Successor | Cristóbal Vela Tavera |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 7 May 1574 |
| Previous post | Archbishop of Santo Domingo (1566-1568) |
Juan Alzóloras, O.S.H. or Juan Arzolaras (died 7 May 1574) served as Archbishop (personal title) of Islas Canarias (1568-1574) and Archbishop of Santo Domingo (1566-1568).[1][2][3]
Biography
Juan Alzóloras was ordained a monk in the Order of Saint Jerome.[1] On 15 Feb 1566, he was appointed by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Pius V as Archbishop of Santo Domingo.[1] On 17 Sep 1568, he was appointed by Pope Pius V as Archbishop (personal title) of Islas Canarias where he served until his death on 7 May 1574.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Catholic Hierarchy: "Archbishop Juan Alzóloras (Arzolaras), O.S.H." retrieved February 25, 2016
- ↑ GCatholic.org: "Diocese of Islas Canarias" retrieved February 25, 2016
- ↑ GCatholic.org: "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Santo Domingo" retrieved February 25, 2016
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Juan Salcedo |
Archbishop of Santo Domingo 1566-1568 |
Succeeded by Francisco Andrés de Carvajal |
| Preceded by Bartolomé Torres |
Archbishop (personal title) of Islas Canarias 1568-1574 |
Succeeded by Cristóbal Vela Tavera |
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