Diego Álvarez de Osorio (1485 – May 1536) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the first Bishop of Nicaragua (1531–1536).[1][2]
Biography
Records indicate that Diego Álvarez de Osorio was born in Darien, Panama in 1485;[3] although this is believed unlikely.[4] Other sources indicate that he arrived in Panama in 1528 where he served as canon of the cathedral.[4] On 26 Feb 1531, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VII as Bishop of Nicaragua.[1][3] Although he was never consecrated bishop,[4] he served as Bishop Elect of Nicaragua until his death in May 1536.[1][3]
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of León en Nicaragua". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 15, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of León (Nicaragua)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 15, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byNone | Bishop Elect of Nicaragua 1531–1536 | Succeeded byFrancisco de Mendavia |
References
- 1.[1.2][1.3]Eubel, Konrad (1923). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. III (second ed.). Münster: Libreria Regensbergiana. pp. 256–257. (in Latin)
- 2.PERSONAJES ILUSTRES de Mendavia - Fray Francisco de Mendavia Retrieved March 16, 2016
- 3.[3.2][3.3]Cheney, David M. "Father Venerable Diego Álvarez de Osorio". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
- 4.[4.2][4.3]Blanco Segura, Ricardo (1984). Obispos, arzobispos y representantes de la Santa Sede en Costa Rica. ISBN 9789977640792.