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Bernardo Luis Cotoner
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Bernardo Luis Cotoner
Born 1571
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.
Parent(s)
  • Don Antonio Cotoner y Vallobar (father)
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:

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:

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.

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