Juan Valle
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Juan Valle or Juan del Valle (died 1563) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the first Bishop of Popayán (1546–1563).[1]
Most Reverend Juan Valle | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Popayán | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Popayán |
| In office | 1546–1563 |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | Agustín Gormaz Velasco |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 1547 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Died | 1563 |
Biography
Juan del Valle was born in Spain. On 27 Aug 1546, Juan Valle was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul III as Bishop of Popayán.[1][2] In 1547, he was consecrated bishop in Spain.[2] He served as Bishop of Popayán until his death in 1563 in France.[1][2]
