Luis Jiménez (bishop)
| Most Reverend Luis Jiménez | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Ugento | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Ugento |
| In office | 1627-1636 |
| Predecessor | Juan Bravo Lagunas |
| Successor | Girolamo Martini |
| Orders | |
| Consecration |
8 Sep 1627 by Cosimo de Torres |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1586 Cuenca, Spain |
| Died |
1636 Ugento, Italy |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Luis Jiménez (1586-1636) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Ugento (1627-1636).[1][2]
Biography
Luis Jiménez was born in Cuenca, Spain and ordained a priest in the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy.[1] On 3 Jun 1627, he was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Ugento on 30 Aug 1627.[1] On 8 Sep 1627, he was consecrated bishop by Cosimo de Torres, Cardinal-Priest of San Pancrazio with Giuseppe Acquaviva, Titular Archbishop of Thebae, and Francesco Nappi (bishop), Bishop of Polignano, as co-consecrators.[1] He served as Bishop of Ugento until his death in 1636.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Catholic-hierarchy.org: "Bishop Luis Jiménez, O. de M." retrieved February 6, 2016
- ↑ GCatholic.org: "Diocese of Ugento–Santa Maria di Leuca" retrieved February 6, 2016
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Juan Bravo Lagunas |
Bishop of Ugento 1627-1636 |
Succeeded by Girolamo Martini |
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