Francisco de Gamboa
| Most Reverend Francisco de Gamboa | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Zaragoza | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Archdiocese of Zaragoza |
| In office | 1663–1674 |
| Predecessor | Juan Cebrián Pedro |
| Successor | Francisco Lara (archbishop) |
| Previous post | Bishop of Coria (1659–1663) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 1660 by Diego Arce Reinoso |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 March 1599 San Sebastián, Spain |
| Died | 22 May 1674 (aged 75) Zaragoza, Spain |
Francisco de Gamboa, O.S.A. (21 March 1599 – 22 May 1674) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Zaragoza (1663–1674)[1][2] and Bishop of Coria (1659–1663).[3]
Biography
Francisco de Gamboa was born in San Sebastián, Spain on 21 March 1599 and ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Augustine.[3] On 5 July 1659, he was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Alexander VII on 10 November 1659 as Bishop of Coria.[3] In 1660, he was consecrated bishop by Diego Arce Reinoso, Bishop Emeritus of Plasencia.[3] On 2 July 1663, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VII as Archbishop of Zaragoza.[3] He served as Archbishop of Zaragoza until his death on 22 May 1674.[3] While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of Francisco López de Urraca, Bishop of Bosa (1672).[3]
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Archdiocese of Zaragoza". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Zaragoza (Spain)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Coria-Cáceres". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Coria-Caceres (Spain)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
References
- Back to citation Bishops of Zaragoza. Hierarchia Catholica.
- Back to citation Archdiocese of Zaragoza.
- Back to citation occurrence 3.0 Back to citation occurrence 3.1 Back to citation occurrence 3.2 Back to citation occurrence 3.3 Back to citation occurrence 3.4 Back to citation occurrence 3.5 Back to citation occurrence 3.6 " Archbishop Francisco de Gamboa, O.S.A. " Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved August 27, 2016