Domingo de Alzola
Roman Catholic prelate
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Domingo de Alzola (1532 – February 15, 1590) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Guadalajara (1582–1590).[1][2]
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Guadalajara
Inoffice1582–1590
PredecessorFrancisco Gómez de Mendiola y Solórzano
Most Reverend Domingo de Alzola | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Guadalajara | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Guadalajara |
| In office | 1582–1590 |
| Predecessor | Francisco Gómez de Mendiola y Solórzano |
| Successor | Pedro Suarez de Escobar |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | October 19, 1582 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1532 |
| Died | February 15, 1590 (age 58) |
Biography
Domingo de Alzola was born in Mondragón, Spain and ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers.[1][2] On October 1, 1582, he was appointed by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Gregory XIII as Bishop of Guadalajara.[1][2] On October 19, 1582, he was consecrated bishop.[2] In 1585, he attended the Third Mexican Provincial Council.[3]
He served as Bishop of Guadalajara until his death on February 15, 1590.[1][2]
