Luis Mercader Escolano facts for kids
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Luis Mercader Escolano (born 1444 – died 1516) was an important religious leader in the Kingdom of Aragon, which was a part of what is now Spain. He held the powerful position of Grand Inquisitor from 1513 until his death in 1516.
Life of Luis Mercader Escolano
Luis Mercader Escolano was born in a town called Murviedro in 1444. He chose a religious path early in his life and became a Carthusian. Carthusians are members of a very strict order of monks in the Catholic Church.
In 1513, Luis Mercader was given two very important roles. On May 20, 1513, he was appointed Bishop of Tortosa. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in the Christian church, overseeing a specific area. At the same time, Pope Leo X, the head of the Catholic Church, also named him the Grand Inquisitor for the Kingdom of Aragon. This was a very powerful position, as the Grand Inquisitor was in charge of the Spanish Inquisition in that region.
Luis Mercader Escolano served in these important roles until his death on June 9, 1516.
See also
- In Spanish: Luis Mercader Escolano para niños
