Francisco de Vera-Villavicencio
Spanish Catholic bishop (died 1616)
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Francisco de Vera-Villavicencio, O. de M. (died 1616) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Perpignan-Elne (1613–1616),[1] Auxiliary Bishop of Seville (1603–1613), Titular Bishop of Madaurus (1603–1613).[2]
Most Reverend Francisco de Vera-Villavicencio | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Perpignan-Elne | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Perpignan-Elne |
| In office | 1613–1616 |
| Predecessor | Antonio Gallart Traginer |
| Successor | Federico Cornet |
| Previous posts | Auxiliary Bishop of Seville (1603–1613) Titular Bishop of Madaurus (1603–1613) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 1603 by Fernando Niño de Guevara |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 4 July 1616 |
Biography
Francisco de Vera-Villavicencio was ordained a priest in the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy.[2][3][4] On 4 Jul 1603, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VIII as Titular Bishop of Madaurus and Auxiliary Bishop of Seville.[2][3] In 1603, he was consecrated bishop by Fernando Niño de Guevara, Archbishop of Seville.[3] On 18 Mar 1613, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Bishop of Perpignan-Elne.[1][3] He served as Bishop of Perpignan-Elne until his death on 4 Jul 1616.[1][3]
