Rodrigo Sánchez Mercado
Spanish Roman Catholic prelate
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Rodrigo Sánchez de Mercado Zuazola (died 25 January 1548) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Ávila (1530–1548) and Bishop of Mallorca (1511–1530).[1]
Most Reverend Rodrigo Sánchez de Mercado Zuazola | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Ávila | |
 Tomb of Rodrigo Sánchez Mercado | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Ávila |
| In office | 1530–1548 |
| Predecessor | Francisco Ruiz |
| Successor | Diego Alava Esquivel |
| Previous post | Bishop of Mallorca (1511–1530) |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 25 January 1548 |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Biography
On 29 October 1511, Rodrigo Sánchez Mercado was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Julius II as Bishop of Mallorca.[1]
On 25 April 1525, he was elected president of the Royal Chancery of Granada, but on 25 November 1527, he sent a letter to the King requesting a transfer. [2]
On 12 January 1530, he was appointed by Pope Clement VII as Bishop of Ávila.[1] He served as Bishop of Ávila until his death on 25 January 1548.[1]
He was buried in the Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy in the San Miguel Church, Oñati, attributed to Diego de Siloé.[3]
He was the founder of the University of Oñati (1540) and the College of the Holy Spirit, leaving the former the universal heir of his assets.[2]
