Juan Ortega (died 1503) was a Roman Catholic prelate who was appointed Bishop of Potenza in 1502.

Most Reverend

Juan Ortega
Bishop Elect of Potenza
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Potenza
In office1502–1503
SuccessorJaime Serra i Cau
Personal details
Died1503
Potenza, Italy

Biography

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On 16 Nov 1502, Juan Ortega was appointed by Pope Alexander VI as Bishop of Potenza.[1][2][3] It is uncertain if he ever took possession of the see.[3] He died before he was consecrated bishop in 1503.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Eubel, Konrad (1914). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. II (second ed.). Münster: Libreria Regensbergiana. p. 219. (in Latin)
  2. ^ Eubel, Konrad (1923). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. III (second ed.). Münster: Libreria Regensbergiana. p. 279. (in Latin)
  3. ^ a b c Cheney, David M. "Father Juan Ortega". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved February 14, 2019. [self-published]
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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Bishop of Potenza
1502–1503
Succeeded by