Cristóbal Martínez de Salas
Spanish Catholic prelate
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Cristóbal Martínez de Salas (1572 – October 22, 1640) was a Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Panamá (1625–1640).[1][2]
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Panamá
In office1625–1640
PredecessorFrancisco de la Cámara y Raya
Most Reverend Cristóbal Martínez de Salas | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Panamá | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Panamá |
| In office | 1625–1640 |
| Predecessor | Francisco de la Cámara y Raya |
| Successor | Hernando de Ramírez y Sánchez |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | January 18, 1626 by Alfonso López Gallo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1572 |
| Died | October 22, 1640 (age 68) |
Biography
Cristóbal Martínez de Salas was born in Medina del Campo, Spain and ordained a priest in the Order of Canons Regular of Prémontré.[3] On May 10, 1625, Pope Urban VIII, appointed him Bishop of Panamá.[1][3] On January 18, 1626, he was consecrated bishop by Alfonso López Gallo, Bishop of Valladolid with Miguel Ayala, Bishop of Palencia and Juan López, Bishop of Monopoli as Co-Consecrators.[3] He served as Bishop of Panamá until his death on October 22, 1640.[1]
