Juan Pardo de Tavera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Juan Pardo de Tavera |
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| Cardinal Archbishop of Toledo Primate of Spain |
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| Archdiocese | Toledo |
| Appointed | 27 Apr 1534 |
| Reign ended | 1 August 1545 |
| Other posts | Cardinal-priest of San Giovanni in Porta Latina |
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| Created Cardinal | 22 February 1531 |
| Rank | Cardinal-priest |
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| Born | 26 May 1472 Toro, Zamora, Spain |
| Died | 1 August 1545 (aged 73) Valladolid, Spain |
| Previous post | Archbishop of Santiago de Compostela (1524-1534) Bishop of Osma (1523-1534) Bishop of Ciudad Rodrigo (1514-1523) |
Juan Pardo de Tavera (1472–1545) was an important leader in the Catholic Church in Spain. He held many high positions during his life. He became a cardinal in 1531. He was also the Archbishop of Toledo and the Primate of Spain from 1534 to 1545. From 1539 to 1545, he was the Grand Inquisitor of Spain. Before these roles, he served as Archbishop of Santiago de Compostela and as a bishop in other cities.
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Early Life and Education
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Juan Pardo de Tavera was born on May 16, 1472, in Toro, Zamora, Spain. His parents were Ares Pardo and Guiomar Tavera. His uncle, Diego Deza, was a very important person in his life. Diego Deza helped and guided him throughout his career.
Juan studied at the University of Salamanca. He earned a bachelor's degree in 1500. In 1505, he received a special law degree called a Licentiate of Canon Law. That same year, he became the head of the university, known as the rector.
Rising Through the Church
In 1505, his uncle helped him become a member of the cathedral chapter at Seville Cathedral. This was an important group of clergy who managed the cathedral. In 1506, Ferdinand II of Aragon, the King of Spain, appointed him as an auditor for the Spanish Inquisition. This meant he helped oversee the legal processes of the Inquisition.
Juan Pardo de Tavera became the Bishop of Ciudad Rodrigo on July 14, 1514. Later that year, he was officially made a bishop. He also worked as a diplomat. Cardinal Adrian of Utrecht asked him to help arrange important royal marriages. He helped negotiate the marriage of Charles I of Spain to Isabella of Portugal. He also helped with the marriage of John III of Portugal to Catherine of Castile.
In 1523, he moved to become the Bishop of Osma. The next year, in 1524, he was promoted again. He became the Archbishop of Santiago de Compostela.
Important Political Roles
Juan Pardo de Tavera also held significant political power. In 1524, he became the president of the Royal Council. This was a very powerful position in the government of Spain. He held this role for fifteen years.
During his time as president, he led several important meetings called the Cortes Generales. These meetings were like parliaments where important decisions for the country were made. He presided over the Cortes held in Toledo (1525), Valladolid (1527), Madrid (1528), Valladolid (1537), and Toledo (1538).
Becoming a Cardinal and Grand Inquisitor
On February 22, 1531, Pope Clement VII made Juan Pardo de Tavera a cardinal priest. This is a very high rank in the Catholic Church. He received his cardinal's red hat and his special church title on April 27, 1531.
On April 27, 1534, he was transferred to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toledo. This made him the Primate of Spain, which is the highest church leader in the country.
After the death of Isabella of Portugal in 1539, Charles V appointed Juan Pardo de Tavera as the regent of Castile. A regent is someone who rules a country when the king or queen is away or too young. He held this important role until 1541. At the same time, he was also appointed Grand Inquisitor of Spain on June 10, 1539. He officially started this duty on December 7, 1539.
Death and Legacy
Juan Pardo de Tavera passed away in Valladolid on August 1, 1545, at the age of 73. He was buried in the Hospital de San Juan Bautista de Toledo. His tomb was made of marble and designed by the famous artist Alonso Berruguete.
See also
In Spanish: Juan Pardo de Tavera para niños
