Francisco Verdugo Cabrera
Spanish Catholic prelate
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Francisco Verdugo Cabrera (25 July 1561 – 20 July 1636) was a Spanish Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Ayacucho o Huamanga (1622–1636). As word of his death had not yet reached Europe, he was appointed Archbishop of Mexico posthumously.[1][2]
Most Reverend Francisco Verdugo Cabrera | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Ayacucho o Huamanga | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Ayacucho o Huamanga |
| In office | 1622–1636 |
| Predecessor | Agustín de Carvajal |
| Successor | Gabriel de Zarate |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 27 December 1622 by Luis Jerónimo Oré |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 July 1561 |
| Died | 20 July 1636 (aged 74) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Biography
Francisco Verdugo Cabrera was born in Carmona, Spain on 25 July 1561.[2] On 14 March 1622, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XV as Bishop of Ayacucho o Huamanga.[2] On 27 December 1622, he was consecrated bishop by Luis Jerónimo Oré, Bishop of Concepción.[2] On 20 July 1636, he died as Bishop of Ayacucho o Huamanga.[2] As news of his death had not reached Europe, he was appointed on 9 September 1636 during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Archbishop of Mexico.[2]
