Juan Montalvo (bishop)
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Juan Montalvo, O.P. or Juan de Montalvo (died 1586) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Cartagena (1578–1586).[1]
Most Reverend Juan Montalvo | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Cartagena | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Cartagena |
| In office | 1578–1586 |
| Predecessor | Dionisio de Santos |
| Successor | Antonio de Hervias |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 1579 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Died | 10 September 1586 |
Biography
Juan Montalvo was born in Arévalo, Spain and ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers.[2] On 6 Oct 1578, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XIII as Bishop of Cartagena.[1][2] In 1579, he was consecrated bishop.[2] He served as Bishop of Cartagena until his death on 10 Sep 1586.[1][2]
