Luis Antonio de Castro y Castillo

Luis Antonio de Castro y Castillo (died 1653) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of La Paz (1647–1653).[1]

Most Reverend

Luis Antonio de Castro y Castillo
Bishop of La Paz
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of La Paz
In office1647–1653
PredecessorFrancisco de la Serna
SuccessorMartín Velasco y Molina
Personal details
BornAlcala la Real
Died7 October 1653
La Paz, Bolivia

Biography

Luis Antonio de Castro y Castillo was born in Alcala la Real.[2] On 13 September 1647, he was selected as Bishop of La Paz and confirmed by Pope Innocent X on 13 January 1648.[1][2] On 26 April 1648, he was consecrated bishop by Juan de Arguinao y Gutiérrez, Bishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.[2] He served as Bishop of La Paz until his death on 7 October 1653.[1][2]

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References

  1. Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice) (1935). HIERARCHIA CATHOLICA MEDII ET RECENTIORIS AEVI Vol IV. Münster: Libraria Regensbergiana. p. 270. (in Latin)
  2. Cheney, David M. "Bishop Luis Antonio de Castro y Castillo". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Francisco de la Serna
Bishop of La Paz
1647–1653
Succeeded by
Martín Velasco y Molina



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