Manuel Isidro Orozco Manrique de Lara facts for kids
Manuel Isidro Orozco Manrique de Lara was a Spanish bishop who lived from 1681 to 1745. He held an important position as the Grand Inquisitor of Spain from 1742 until his death in 1745.
About Manuel Isidro Orozco Manrique de Lara
Manuel Isidro Orozco Manrique de Lara was born in Madrid, Spain, on May 15, 1681. He chose a career in the church and became a very important religious leader.
His Church Career
Manuel Isidro Orozco Manrique de Lara was first appointed as the Bishop of Jaén on July 21, 1732. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in the Christian church. He was officially made a bishop in a special ceremony called a consecration on October 9, 1732. This ceremony was performed by Cardinal Diego de Astorga y Céspedes.
Later, on May 5, 1738, he was moved to lead a different, larger church area. This new role was in the Archdiocese of Santiago de Compostela. This was another important step in his church career.
Becoming Grand Inquisitor
On January 1, 1742, Manuel Isidro Orozco Manrique de Lara took on a very powerful role. He became the Grand Inquisitor of Spain. The Grand Inquisitor was the head of the Spanish Inquisition. This was a special court that worked to keep the Catholic faith strong in Spain. He served in this role during a time known as the Enlightenment. This was a period when new ideas about reason and science were becoming popular.
Manuel Isidro Orozco Manrique de Lara passed away on January 10, 1745.
