Pedro Portocarrero (bishop) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Most Reverend Pedro Portocarrero |
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| Bishop of Cuenca | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Cuenca |
| In Office | 1597–1600 |
| Predecessor | Juan Fernández Vadillo |
| Successor | Andrés Pacheco |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 4 June 1589 by Gaspar de Quiroga y Vela |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Spain |
| Died | 20 September 1600 Cuenca, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Previous post | Bishop of Calahorra y La Calzada (1589–1594) Bishop of Córdoba (1594–1597) |
Pedro Portocarrero (died 1600) was an important leader in the Catholic Church in Spain. He served as a bishop in several different cities during the late 1500s. These roles included being the Bishop of Cuenca, Córdoba, and Calahorra y La Calzada.
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Pedro Portocarrero's Life and Roles
Pedro Portocarrero was born in Spain. He became a bishop in 1589. This appointment happened during the time of Pope Sixtus V. He was first named the Bishop of Calahorra y La Calzada.
Becoming a Bishop
On June 4, 1589, Pedro Portocarrero officially became a bishop. This special ceremony is called a consecration. It was led by Gaspar de Quiroga y Vela, who was the Archbishop of Toledo. Two other bishops, Sebastián Pérez (bishop) and Diego de la Calzada, also helped with the ceremony.
Moving to New Roles
Pedro Portocarrero continued to serve the church. In 1594, he was appointed as the Bishop of Córdoba. This appointment was made by Pope Clement VIII. He then became the Bishop of Cuenca in 1597, also appointed by Pope Clement VIII. He served as the Bishop of Cuenca until he passed away on September 20, 1600.
Helping Other Bishops
During his time as a bishop, Pedro Portocarrero also helped consecrate other bishops. He was the main person who consecrated Pedro Manso Zuñiga as the Bishop of Calahorra y La Calzada in 1594. He also consecrated Francisco Reinoso Baeza as the Bishop of Córdoba in 1597.
See also
In Spanish: Pedro Portocarrero (inquisidor general) para niños
