Pedro de la Torre
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Pedro de la Torre (died 1573) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Paraguay (1554–1573).[1]
Most Reverend Pedro de la Torre | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Paraguay | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Paraguay |
| In office | 1554–1573 |
| Predecessor | Juan de los Barrios |
| Successor | Alfonso Guerra (bishop) |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1573 |
Biography
Pedro de la Torre was ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor.[2] On 27 August 1554, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Julius III as Bishop of Paraguay.[1][2] He served as Bishop of Paraguay until his death in 1573.[1][2]
