Diego Camacho y Ávila
Roman Catholic prelate
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Diego Camacho y Ávila (12 November 1652 – 19 October 1712) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Manila (1695–1704), and Archbishop (Personal Title) of Guadalajara (1704–1712).[1]
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Most Reverend Diego Camacho y Ávila | |
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| Archbishop of Manila | |
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| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Manila |
| See | Manila |
| In office | 1704–1712 |
| Predecessor | Felipe Galindo Chávez y Pineda |
| Successor | Manuel de Mimbela y Morlans |
| Previous post | Archbishop (self titled) of Guadalajara |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 19 August 1696 by Manuel Fernández de Santa Cruz y Sahagún |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 November 1652 |
| Died | 19 October 1712 (aged 59) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Biography
Diego Camacho y Ávila was born in Badajoz, Spain on 12 November 1652.[1] On 28 November 1695, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent XII as Archbishop of Manila.[1] On 19 August 1696, he was consecrated bishop by Manuel Fernández de Santa Cruz y Sahagún, Bishop of Tlaxcala.[1] On 14 January 1704, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement XI as Archbishop (Personal Title) of Guadalajara and installed on 24 May 1707.[1] He served as Bishop of Guadalajara until his death on 19 October 1712.[1] While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of Miguel Bayot, Bishop of Cebú (1699).[1]
