Hernando de Lobo Castrillo
17th century Bishop of Puerto Rico
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Hernando de Lobo Castrillo, O. Carm. (1590 – October 17, 1651) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Puerto Rico (1649–1651).[1][2]
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Santo Domingo
In office1649–1651
PredecessorDamián Lopez de Haro y Villarda
Most Reverend Hernando de Lobo Castrillo | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Puerto Rico | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Santo Domingo |
| In office | 1649–1651 |
| Predecessor | Damián Lopez de Haro y Villarda |
| Successor | Francisco Naranjo |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | July 26, 1650 by Mauro Diego de Tovar y Valle Maldonado |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1590 |
| Died | October 17, 1651 (age 61) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Biography
Hernando de Lobo Castrillo was born in Navarrete, Spain and ordained a priest in the Order of Carmelites.[2] On December 9, 1649, he was appointed by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Innocent X as Bishop of Puerto Rico.[2] On July 26, 1650, he was consecrated bishop by Mauro Diego de Tovar y Valle Maldonado, Bishop of Caracas.[2] He served as Bishop of Puerto Rico until his death on October 17, 1651.[2]
