Pietro Jerónimo Martínez y Rubio
Archbishop of Palermo
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Pietro Jerónimo Martínez y Rubio or simply Pietro Martinez y Rubio (30 November 1614–22 November 1667) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Palermo (1656–1667).[1]
Most Reverend Pietro Jerónimo Martínez y Rubio | |
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| Archbishop of Palermo | |
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| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Palermo |
| In office | 1656–1667 |
| Predecessor | Martín de León Cárdenas |
| Successor | Juan Lozano |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 2 April 1657 by Francesco Barberini |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 November 1614 |
| Died | 22 November 1667 (aged 52) |
Biography
Pietro Jerónimo Martínez y Rubio was born on 30 November 1614, in Ródenas, the son of Juan and Anna Gomez y Corbatón.[2]
On 22 September 1656, Pietro Jerónimo Martínez y Rubio was selected as Archbishop of Palermo and confirmed by Pope Alexander VII on 15 January 1657.[1][3] On 2 April 1657, he was consecrated bishop by Francesco Barberini, Cardinal-Bishop of Porto e Santa Rufina, with Francesco Gonzaga, Bishop of Cariati e Cerenzia, and Patrizio Donati, Bishop Emeritus of Minori serving as co-consecrators.[3] He served as Archbishop of Palermo until his death on 22 November 1667.[1][3]
While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of Francesco Arata, Bishop of Lipari (1663).[3]
