Bernado Luis Cotoner y Ballester facts for kids
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Bernardo Luis Cotoner
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Bernardo Luis Cotoner
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| Born | 1571 The City of the Kingdom of Majorca
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| Died | 1641 |
| Education | Canon law and Roman Law |
| Alma mater | University of Avignon |
| Occupation | Crown of Aragon's Inquisitor in Aragon, Majorca, Valencia and the County of Barcelona. |
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| Relatives | Fra' Raphael Cotoner (nephew) Fra' Nicolas Cotoner (nephew) |
| Family | House of Cotoner |
Bernardo Luis Cotoner y Ballester (1571 – 1641) was an important legal expert and church official from the Kingdom of Majorca. He was known for his work as an Inquisitor in several parts of Spain and Italy.
Early Life and Education
Bernardo Luis Cotoner was born in 1571. His father was Antonio Cotoner y Vallobar. From a young age, Bernardo showed a great interest in studying law.
He attended the University of Avignon, a famous university at the time. There, he earned degrees in two important types of law:
- Canon Law: This was the law of the Catholic Church.
- Roman Law: This was based on the ancient laws of the Roman Empire.
These studies prepared him for a career in both the legal system and the Church.
Career as a Church Official
As he got older, Bernardo Luis Cotoner decided to join the Church. He became a member of the Dominican Order, which is a group of priests and brothers.
His legal training was very useful in his new role. He became an Inquisitor, a special official who investigated matters related to religious faith for the Church.
In 1629, he became a leading Inquisitor for several important regions:
- The Kingdom of Majorca
- The Kingdom of Aragon
- The Kingdom of Valencia
- The County of Barcelona
These areas were all part of the Crown of Aragon, a powerful group of kingdoms in what is now Spain.
Later Life and Death
Bernardo Luis Cotoner continued his work for the Church. In 1641, he was working in Sicily. He was there as a "visitador," which means he was checking on how the Church's legal system was working in that area.
He passed away in Sicily in 1641. Bernardo Luis Cotoner dedicated his life to serving the Church through his knowledge of law.
See also
- In Spanish: Bernardo Luis Cotoner y Ballester para niños
