Diego de Humansoro Carantía
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Diego de Humansoro Carantía, O.F.M. (1601–1676) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Santiago de Chile (1660–1676).[1][2][3]
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Santiago de Chile
In office1660–1676
PredecessorDiego de Zambrana de Villalobos y Cordero
Most Reverend Diego de Humansoro Carantía | |
|---|---|
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Santiago de Chile |
| In office | 1660–1676 |
| Predecessor | Diego de Zambrana de Villalobos y Cordero |
| Successor | Bernardo de Carrasco y Saavedra |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 15 May 1662 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nov 1601 Azcoitia, Spain |
| Died | 29 May 1676 (age 74) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Biography
Diego de Humansoro Carantía was born in Azcoitia, Spain in Nov 1601 and ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor.[1] On 26 Jan 1660, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VII as Bishop of Santiago de Chile.[1] On 15 May 1662, he was consecrated bishop by Pedro de Villagómez Vivanco, Archbishop of Lima; and installed on 5 Jul 1662.[1] He served as Bishop of Santiago de Chile until his death on 29 May 1676.[1]
