Luis Cabeza de Vaca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Most Reverend Luis Cabeza de Vaca |
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| Bishop of Palencia | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Palencia |
| In Office | 1537–1550 |
| Predecessor | Francisco Mendoza |
| Successor | Pedro de la Gasca |
| Personal details | |
| Died | November 22, 1550 |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Previous post | Bishop of Salamanca (1530–1537) Bishop of Islas Canarias (1523–1530) |
Luis Cabeza de Vaca was an important leader in the Catholic Church during the 1500s. He served as a Bishop in three different areas. A bishop is a high-ranking religious leader who oversees a specific region, called a diocese. Luis Cabeza de Vaca was the Bishop of Islas Canarias (1523–1530), then Salamanca (1530–1537), and finally Palencia (1537–1550). He passed away on November 22, 1550.
Who Was Luis Cabeza de Vaca?
Luis Cabeza de Vaca became a bishop through appointments by different Popes. A Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church.
His Appointments
- On March 11, 1523, Pope Adrian VI chose him to be the Bishop of Islas Canarias.
- Later, on June 22, 1530, Pope Clement VII appointed him Bishop of Salamanca.
- Finally, on April 14, 1537, Pope Paul III made him the Bishop of Palencia.
Helping Other Bishops
As a bishop, Luis Cabeza de Vaca also played a role in appointing other religious leaders. He was the main person who helped make Jerónimo de Loaysa the Bishop of Cartagena in 1538. He also helped make Jorge de Austria the Bishop of Brixen in 1539. This shows he was a respected and active figure in the church.
See also
- In Spanish: Luis Cabeza de Vaca para niños
