Juan López Galván
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Juan López Galván, O.P. (April 21, 1613 – February 12, 1674) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Manila (1672–1674) and Bishop of Cebu (1663–1672).[1][2][3]
Most Reverend Juan López Galván | |
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| Archbishop of Manila | |
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| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Manila |
| In office | 1672–1674 |
| Predecessor | Miguel de Poblete Casasola |
| Successor | Felipe Fernandez de Pardo |
| Previous post | Bishop of Cebu (1663–1672) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | February 10, 1663 |
| Consecration | September 9, 1650 by Marcos Ramírez de Prado y Ovando |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 21, 1613 |
| Died | February 12, 1674 (age 60) |
Biography
Juan López Galván was born in Martín Muñoz de las Posadas, Spain.[3] On February 10, 1663, he was ordained a priest of the Order of Friars Preachers.[3] On April 23, 1663, Pope Alexander VII appointed him Bishop of Cebu where he succeeded Juan Velez, Bishop Elect of Cebu, who died before his consecration.[2][3] On January 4, 1665, he was consecrated bishop by Marcos Ramírez de Prado y Ovando, Bishop of Michoacán.[3] On November 14, 1672, Pope Clement X appointed him Archbishop of Manila where he served until his death on February 12, 1674.[2][3]
