Juan Alzóloras

Juan Alzóloras, O.S.H or Juan Arzolaras (died 7 May 1574) served as Archbishop (personal title) of Islas Canarias (1568–1574)[1] and Archbishop of Santo Domingo (1566–1568).[2]

Most Reverend

Juan Alzóloras
Archbishop (personal title) of Islas Canarias
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Islas Canarias
See1568–1574
PredecessorBartolomé Torres (bishop)
SuccessorCristóbal Vela Tavera
Personal details
Died7 May 1574
Previous postArchbishop of Santo Domingo (1566–1568)

Biography

Juan Alzóloras was ordained a monk in the Order of Saint Jerome.[3][4] On 15 February 1566, he was appointed by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Pius V as Archbishop of Santo Domingo.[2][3] On 17 September 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][3]

See also

References

  1. Eubel, Konrad (1923). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. III (second ed.). Münster: Libreria Regensbergiana. pp. 149–150. (in Latin)
  2. Eubel, Konrad (1923). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. III (second ed.). Münster: Libreria Regensbergiana. p. 187. (in Latin)
  3. Cheney, David M. "Archbishop Juan Alzóloras (Arzolaras), O.S.H." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018.self-published
  4. Chow, Gabriel. "Archbishop Juan de Arzolaras, O.S.H." GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018.self-published
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Juan Salcedo
Archbishop of Santo Domingo
1566–1568
Succeeded by
Francisco Andrés de Carvajal
Preceded by
Bartolomé Torres (bishop)
Archbishop (personal title) of Islas Canarias
1568–1574
Succeeded by
Cristóbal Vela Tavera


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