Payo Enríquez de Rivera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Most Reverend Payo Enríquez de Rivera y Manrique, O.E.S.A. |
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| Archbishop of Mexico | |
Portrait painted in 1673
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| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Mexico |
| Appointed | 17 September 1668 |
| Reign ended | 30 June 1681 |
| Predecessor | Marcos Ramírez de Prado y Ovando, O.F.M. |
| Successor | Francisco de Aguiar y Seijas y Ulloa |
| Other posts | Bishop of Michoacán (1668); Bishop of Guatemala (1657–1668) |
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| Consecration | September 1658 by Alonso de Briceño, O.F.M. |
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| Born | 1622 Seville, Andalusia, Crown of Castile |
| Died | 8 April 1684 (aged 61–62) Monastery of Nuestra Señora del Risco, Sierra de Ávila, Ávila, Crown of Castile |
| Parents | Fernando Afán de Ribera and Leonor Manrique |
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Payo Enríquez de Rivera
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| Viceroy of New Spain | |
| In office 13 December 1673 – 30 November 1680 |
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| Monarch | King Charles II |
| Preceded by | The Duke of Veragua |
| Succeeded by | The Count of Paredes |
Payo Enríquez de Rivera (born 1622, died 1684) was an important Spanish leader. He was an Augustinian friar, which is a type of religious brother. He held several big jobs in the Spanish colonies. He was a bishop in Guatemala and later the Archbishop of Mexico. He also served as the Viceroy of New Spain. A Viceroy was like a governor chosen by the King of Spain.
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Payo Enríquez de Rivera's Early Life and Religious Path
Payo Enríquez de Rivera was born in Seville, Spain, in 1622. His father was Fernando Afán de Ribera, a duke. Payo joined the Order of St. Augustine in Madrid. This was a religious group of friars.
He went to the University of Osuna and became a teacher. He taught theology, which is the study of religious beliefs. He taught in several Spanish cities. King Philip IV of Spain thought highly of him.
Becoming a Bishop and Archbishop
In 1657, Payo Enríquez de Rivera was chosen to be the Bishop of Guatemala. Guatemala was part of New Spain, a Spanish colony. He traveled to Caracas to be officially made a bishop.
In Guatemala, he helped a new religious group called the Bethlehemites. He also started building a hospital there. In 1668, he was asked to become the Archbishop of Mexico. This was a very important religious role. He led the church in Mexico from 1668 to 1681.
As archbishop, he met Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. She was a very smart nun and writer. He supported her and encouraged her writing.
Payo Enríquez de Rivera as Viceroy of New Spain
In 1673, the Viceroy of New Spain died. The Queen of Spain had secretly chosen Payo Enríquez de Rivera to take his place. So, he became the Viceroy, the highest leader in the colony. He served as Viceroy from December 1673 to November 1680.
Building Projects and Improvements
As Viceroy, Payo Enríquez de Rivera started many public building projects. These projects helped people in Mexico City and other areas. He improved the Viceroy's palace. He also continued work on the drainage system in the Valley of Mexico. This system helped prevent floods.
He built many bridges over the waterways in Mexico City. He also started rebuilding a church that had been damaged by fire. He brought clean drinking water to the Villa Guadalupe. He also fixed the main road to Guadalupe.
New Settlements and Protecting the Colony
The King of Spain asked him to send a mission to California. In 1667, he helped found a village called Paso del Norte. Today, this town is known as Ciudad Juárez. It is on the Río Bravo river.
He also welcomed the Bethlehemite Order from Guatemala into New Spain. He made sure that the King's rule against Native American slavery was followed. In 1675, the Mexico City mint made its first gold coins.
He worked to improve the Armada de Barlovento. This was a navy that protected the Gulf Coast from pirates. English pirates had attacked Campeche in 1678. Thanks to his efforts, the English were pushed out of some areas they had taken.
Later Life and Legacy
Payo Enríquez de Rivera had two very big jobs at once: Archbishop and Viceroy. It was a lot of work. He asked to leave both positions. His request was accepted in 1681. He then returned to Spain.
He gave his large collection of books to a church in Mexico City. In Spain, he was given another important church position. He also became the President of the Council of the Indies. This council advised the King on matters related to the colonies.
He later retired to a quiet monastery in Spain. It was called the Monastery of Our Lady of the Risco. He died there in 1684.
See also
In Spanish: Payo Enríquez de Rivera para niños
Images for kids
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Monastery of El Risco, Ávila, Spain
