Rodrigo de Bastidas y Rodriguez de Romera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Most Reverend Rodrigo de Bastidas y Rodriguez de Romera |
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| Bishop of Puerto Rico | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Puerto Rico |
| Predecessor | Alonso Manso |
| Successor | Francisco Andrés de Carvajal |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | by Francisco Mendoza |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Santo Domingo |
| Died | 1570 |
| Previous post | Bishop of Coro (1531–1532) |
Rodrigo de Bastidas y Rodriguez de Romera was an important leader in the Catholic Church during the 1500s. He served as a bishop in two different places. First, he was the Bishop of Coro, which is now part of Venezuela. Later, he became the second Bishop of Puerto Rico. He passed away in 1570.
Life of Rodrigo de Bastidas
Rodrigo de Bastidas y Rodriguez de Romera was born in Santo Domingo. On June 21, 1531, Pope Clement VII officially named him the first Bishop of Coro.
About a year later, on June 30, 1532, he was officially made a bishop. This special ceremony was performed by Francisco Mendoza, who was the Bishop of Zamora.
Years later, on July 6, 1541, Pope Paul III chose him for a new role. Rodrigo de Bastidas became the second Bishop of Puerto Rico. He served in this important position for many years.
He decided to step down as Bishop of Puerto Rico on May 6, 1567. Rodrigo de Bastidas died in 1570. He also played a role in making Alfonso de Fuenmayor the fifth Bishop of Santo Domingo.
See also
In Spanish: Rodrigo de Bastidas (obispo) para niños
