Andrés de Ubilla
Roman Catholic prelate
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Andrés de Ubilla, O.P. (1540 – May 1603) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Michoacán (1603) and Bishop of Chiapas (1592–1603).[1][2][3]
Most Reverend Andrés de Ubilla | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Michoacán | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Michoacán |
| In office | 1603 |
| Predecessor | Domingo de Ulloa |
| Successor | Juan Fernández de Rosillo |
| Previous post | Bishop of Chiapas (1592–1603) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 22 July 1558 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1540 |
| Died | May 1603 (age 63) |
Biography
Andrés de Ubilla was born in Eibar, Spain in 1540 and ordained as a priest in the Order of Preachers on 22 July 1558.[3] In 1587 Andrés was accused of inappropriate behavior by Diego Durán.[4] On 21 May 1592, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VIII as Bishop of Chiapas.[3] On 29 January 1603, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VIII as Bishop of Michoacán.[3] He served as Bishop of Michoacán until his death in May 1603.[3]
