Bartolomé de Ledesma

Bartolomé de Ledesma was born on February 16, 1604, in Salamanca, Spain and ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers.^[3][4][5] On October 20, 1580, Pope Gregory XIII appointed him Bishop of Panamá^[4] (some sources state that he did not accept the nomination).^[3] On June 3, 1583, he was consecrated bishop by Diego de Romano y Govea, Bishop of Tlaxcala (Puebla de los Angeles).^[4] As there was no official governor during his term as bishop of Panama, he was instrumental in governing the province with the Audencia Real (high court).^[2] He reached out to the Cimarrónes (free blacks) who were living outside of the Crown's jurisdiction and facilitated their incorporation into the colony.^[2] In 1581, a treaty was signed between the Cimarrónes which gave them the land which they possessed and allowed them to found and settle the city of Pacora, near Panama City, as a commercial center.^[2] He also helped to lessen congestion in Panama City by founding the town of Penonomé and establishing parishes in Natá and Olá.^[2] In June 1584, Pope Gregory XIII appointed him the third Bishop of Antequera, Oaxaca. In 1585, he attended the Third Mexican Provincial Council.^[6]

Ledesma died on February 16, 1604.^[4]

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