Alvaro Moscoso (1493 – 1564) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Zamora (1561–1564) and Bishop of Pamplona (1550–1561).[1][2][3]
Most Reverend Alvaro Moscoso | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Zamora | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Zamora |
| In office | 1561–1564 |
| Predecessor | Antonio del Aguila Vela y Paz |
| Successor | Juan Manuel de la Cerda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1493 |
| Died | 1564 (age 71) Zamora, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Pamplona (1550–1561) |
Biography edit
Alvaro Moscoso was born in Cáceres, Spain in 1493.[1] On 27 June 1550, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Julius III as Bishop of Pamplona.[1] On 2 June 1561, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Pius IV as Bishop of Zamora.[1] He served as Bishop of Zamora until his death in 1564.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Bishop Alvaro Moscoso" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved August 26, 2016
- ^ "Archdiocese of Pamplona y Tudela" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
- ^ "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Pamplona y Tudela" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016
External links and additional sources edit
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Zamora". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Zamora (Spain)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
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