Alfonso de Fonseca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Most Reverend Alfonso de Fonseca |
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| Bishop of Osma | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Osma |
| In Office | 1493–1505 |
| Predecessor | Raffaele Sansone Riario |
| Successor | Alfonso Enríquez |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 25 February 1470 by Giacopo Antonio Venier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1422 Toro, Zamora |
| Died | 1505 (aged 82–83) Seville |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Previous post | Bishop of Ávila (1469–1485) Bishop of Cuenca (1485–1493) |
Alfonso de Fonseca (1422–1505) was an important leader in the Catholic Church in Spain. He served as a bishop in several different cities during his life. These included Osma, Cuenca, and Ávila. Bishops are high-ranking officials in the Catholic Church. They are responsible for leading a specific area called a diocese.
Biography
Alfonso de Fonseca was born in 1422. His parents were Pedro de Ulloa y Fonesca and Isabel de Quijada.
Alfonso became a bishop because of his important work for the King of Spain. In 1469, the King appointed him as the Bishop of Ávila. This appointment was then confirmed by Pope Paul II. The Pope was the head of the Catholic Church at that time.
On February 25, 1470, Alfonso was officially made a bishop. This ceremony was performed by other bishops. These included Giacopo Antonio Venier, who was the Bishop of Cuenca.
Later, Alfonso served in other important roles. In 1485, Pope Innocent VIII appointed him as the Bishop of Cuenca. Then, in 1493, Pope Alexander VI appointed him as the Bishop of Osma. He continued to serve as Bishop of Osma until his death in 1505.
See also
In Spanish: Alonso Ulloa de Fonseca Quijada para niños
