Alfonso Santillán Fajardo
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Alfonso Santillán Fajardo, O.P. (died 15 Oct 1620) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Quito (1616–1620).[1][2]
Most Reverend Alfonso Santillán Fajardo | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Quito | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Quito |
| In office | 1616–1620 |
| Predecessor | Hernando de Arias y Ugarte |
| Successor | Francisco Sotomayor |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 15 October 1620 |
Biography
Alfonso Santillán Fajardo was ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers.[2] On 23 Mar 1616, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Bishop of Quito.[2] He served as Bishop of Quito until his death on 15 Oct 1620.[2]
