Juan de Arregui facts for kids

Juan de Arregui (born June 24, 1656 – died 1736) was a Spanish Franciscan priest who was born in America. He became the Roman Catholic Bishop of Buenos Aires in 1730.

Juan de Arregui was born on June 24, 1656, in Buenos Aires. At that time, Buenos Aires was part of the Governorate of the Río de la Plata, which was a region within the Viceroyalty of Peru. He joined the Franciscan religious order and studied theology at the National University of Córdoba. He passed away on December 19, 1736, while serving as the Bishop of Buenos Aires.

His Life as a Bishop

Friar Juan de Arregui became a bishop for two important areas: Buenos Aires in 1731 and Paraguay in 1735. During his time, he played a role in the politics of Paraguay between 1733 and 1734. This was during a time of unrest known as the Revolt of the Comuneros (Paraguay). He helped guide the region during this challenging period.