Juan Sierra

Juan Sierra (died 16 February 1374) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Segovia (1370–1374) and Bishop of Orense (1367–1370).[1]

Most Reverend

Juan Sierra
Bishop of Segovia
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocesep of Segovia
In office1370–1374
PredecessorFernando Sarracín
SuccessorHugo de Lamanhania
Orders
Consecration1367
by Gómez Manrique (bishop)
Personal details
Died16 February 1374
Segovia, Spain
Previous post(s)Bishop of Orense (1367–1370)

Biography

On 23 August 1361, Juan Sierra was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent VI as Bishop of Orense.[1] In 1367, he was consecrated bishop by Gómez Manrique (bishop), Archbishop of Toledo, with Bishop Gundisalvo, Bishop of Viseu, serving as co-consecrator.[1] On 3 October 1370, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban V as Bishop of Segovia.[1] He served as Bishop of Segovia until his death On 16 February 1374.[1]

References

  1. "Bishop Juan Sierra" Catholic-Hierarchy.org David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
  • Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Orense". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Orense (Spain)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Segovia". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Segovia (Spain)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]


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