Diego de Contreras
Mexican Roman Catholic prelate
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Diego de Contreras (1562–1618) was a Roman Catholic prelate who was the Archbishop of Santo Domingo from 1612 to 1618).[1]
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseArchdiocese of Santo Domingo
In office1612–1618
PredecessorCristóbal Rodríguez Juárez
Most Reverend Diego de Contreras | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Santo Domingo | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Archdiocese of Santo Domingo |
| In office | 1612–1618 |
| Predecessor | Cristóbal Rodríguez Juárez |
| Successor | Pedro de Solier y Vargas |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 10 Nov 1613 by Juan Pérez de la Serna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1562 |
| Died | 1618 (age 56) |
Biography
Diego de Contreras was born in New Spain and ordained a priest in the Order of St. Augustine.[1] On 18 June 1612, he was appointed by the king of Spain and confirmed by Pope Paul V as Archbishop of Santo Domingo.[1] On 10 November 1613, he was consecrated bishop by Juan Pérez de la Serna, Archbishop of México.[1] He was Archbishop of Santo Domingo until his death on 24 April 1618.[1] While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of Pedro de Solier y Vargas, Bishop of Puerto Rico.
