Alfonso Herrera (bishop)
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Most Reverend Alfonso Herrera | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Ariano | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Ariano |
| In office | 1585–1602 |
| Predecessor | Donato Laurenti |
| Successor | Vittorino Mansi |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Gallipoli (1576–1585) |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 20 December 1602 Ariano, Kingdom of Naples |
Alfonso Herrera, O.S.A. (died 2 December 1602) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Ariano (1585–1602) and Bishop of Gallipoli (1576–1585).[1]
Alfonso Herrera was born in Spain and ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Augustine.[1] On 30 July 1576, Alfonso Herrera was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XIII as Bishop of Gallipoli.[1] On 25 February 1585, he was transferred by Pope Gregory XIII to the diocese of Ariano.[1] He served as Bishop of Ariano until his death on 20 December 1602.[1]
