Gonzalo Hernandez y Hermosillo y Gonzalez
| Most Reverend Gonzalo Hernandez y Hermosillo y Gonzalez | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Durango | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Durango |
| In office | 1620–1631 |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | Alfonso de Franco y Luna |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 30 November 1621 by Juan Pérez de la Serna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1560 Mexico |
| Died | 28 January 1631 (aged 70–71) Durango, Mexico |
Gonzalo Hernandez y Hermosillo y Gonzalez, O.S.A. (1560 – 28 January, 1631) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the first Bishop of Durango (1620–1631).
Biography
Gonzalo Hernandez y Hermosillo y Gonzalez was born in Mexico in 1560 and ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Augustine.[1] On 12 October 1620, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Bishop of Durango.[1] On 30 November 1621, he was consecrated bishop by Juan Pérez de la Serna, Archbishop of Mexico.[1] He served as Bishop of Durango until his death on 28 January 1631.[1]
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Archdiocese of Durango". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 16 June 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Archdiocese of Durango (Mexico)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved 16 June 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]