Diego Fernández de Villalán

Diego Fernández de Villalán (died 7 Jul 1556) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the fourth Bishop of Almería (1523–1556).[1][2][3]

Most Reverend

Diego Fernández de Villalán
Bishop of Almería
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Almería
In office1523–1556
PredecessorJuan González Meneses
SuccessorAntonio Corrionero de Babilafuente
Personal details
Died7 July 1556
Almería, Spain
NationalitySpanish

Biography

Diego Fernández de Villalán was ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor.[1] On 17 July 1523, he was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Adrian VI as Bishop of Almería.[1][2] He served as Bishop of Almería until his death on 7 July 1556.[1][2]

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