Zeferino González y Díaz Tuñón facts for kids

Quick facts for kids His Eminence Zeferino González y Díaz Tuñón
Archbishop Emeritus of Sevilla
Church	Roman Catholic Church
Archdiocese	Seville
See	Seville
Enthroned	15 March 1883 (first) 15 January 1886 (second)
Reign ended	27 March 1885 (first) 28 November 1889 (second)
Predecessor	Joaquín Lluch y Garriga (first) Bienvenido Monzón y Martín (second)
Successor	Bienvenido Monzón y Martín (first) Benito Sanz y Forés (second)
Other posts	Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria sopra Minerva (1887-94)
Orders
Ordination	January 1854
Consecration	24 October 1875 by Manuel García Gil
Created Cardinal	10 November 1884
Rank	Cardinal-Priest
Personal details
Birth name	Zeferino González y Díaz Tuñón
Born	28 January 1831 Villoria, Asturias, Kingdom of Spain
Died	29 November 1894(1894-11-29) (aged 63) La Pasión convent, Madrid, Spanish Kingdom
Previous post	Bishop of Malaga (1874-75) Bishop of Córdoba (1875-83) Patriarch of Indias Occidentales (1885-86) Archbishop of Toledo (1885-86)
Alma mater	University of Manila

Styles of Cardinal Zeferino González y Díaz Tuñón
Reference style	Monseñor
Spoken style	Su Eminencia Reverendísima
Informal style	Cardinal

Zeferino González (born January 28, 1831 – died November 29, 1894) was an important Spanish religious leader. He was a Dominican friar, which is a member of a Catholic religious order. He was also a deep thinker, known as a theologian (someone who studies religion) and a philosopher (someone who studies big questions about life). He became an Archbishop of Seville and later a Cardinal in the Catholic Church.

Zeferino's Early Life and Studies

Zeferino González was born in a place called Villoria, in Spain. When he was 13 years old, on November 28, 1844, he joined the Dominican Order at the College of Ocaña. A year later, he made his official promises to the order.

In 1848, he traveled to Manila, a city in the Philippines, to continue his education. There, he studied a lot and became a teacher of philosophy in January 1853. Philosophy is the study of knowledge, values, and how we live. The next year, in 1854, he became a priest. He spent many years teaching philosophy and theology at the University of Santo Tomas, Manila.

Returning to Spain and Becoming a Leader

In 1867, Zeferino González returned to Spain. The following year, he was chosen to be the head of Ocaña College, where he had first joined the Dominican Order. He held this important job for three years.

In 1874, he was named the Bishop of Málaga. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in the church who oversees a specific area called a diocese. However, before he could start that role, he was made Bishop of Córdoba in October 1875.

Eight years later, he moved to an even higher position as the Archbishop of Seville. An archbishop leads a larger area called an archdiocese. In November 1884, he received a very special honor: Pope Leo XIII made him a Cardinal. Cardinals are very important advisors to the Pope. His special church in Rome was called Santa Maria sopra Minerva.

Later Life and Achievements

In May 1885, Cardinal González was given even more responsibilities. He became the leader of the church in Spain, known as the Primate of Spain. He was also made the Patriarch of the West Indies, which was a special title. He also served as a vicar-general for the army and a major-chaplain for the royal chapel.

After many years of dedicated service, Cardinal González decided to step down from most of his roles in December 1889. He kept his title as Cardinal but retired from active work. He spent the last five years of his life studying and praying quietly.

He received many awards and honors for his work. He was given medals like the Isabella the Catholic and Charles III. He was also appointed as a royal advisor and became a member of several important academies in Spain, including the Royal Academy of Languages and the Royal Academy of History. He was also part of the Roman Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas, which focuses on the teachings of a famous philosopher.

Zeferino's Writings

Zeferino González wrote many books and essays during his life. These writings covered topics like religion, politics, science, and society. Some of his notable works include:

• "La Biblia y la ciencia" (The Bible and Science)
• "La infalibilidad pontificia" (Papal Infallibility)
• "Discurso de recepción en la Academia Española" (Speech on Reception into the Spanish Academy)

Here are some of his other important published works:

• Estudios religiosos, políticos, científicos y sociales – Volume 1, published in Madrid in 1873. This book includes essays on:
  • La filosofía de la historia (The Philosophy of History)
  • La inmortalidad del alma y sus destinos segun una teoría krauso-espiritista (The Immortality of the Soul and its Destiny according to a Krauso-Spiritualist Theory)
  • El positivismo materialista (Materialist Positivism)
• Estudios religiosos, políticos, científicos y sociales – Volume 2, published in Madrid in 1873. This volume contains essays on:
  • La Economia política y el cristianismo (Political Economy and Christianity)
  • Los temblores de tierra (Earthquakes)
  • Sobre una Biblioteca de teólogos españoles (About a Library of Spanish Theologians)
  • La definición de la infalibilidad pontificia (The Definition of Papal Infallibility)
  • Sermon de Santo Tomás de Aquino (Sermon of Saint Thomas Aquinas)
• Filosofía elemental – Volume 1, second edition, Madrid 1876
• Filosofía elemental – Volume 2, second edition, Madrid 1876
• Historia de la filosofía – Volume 1, second edition, Madrid 1886
• Historia de la filosofía – Volume 2, second edition, Madrid 1886
• Historia de la filosofía – Volume 3, second edition, Madrid 1886
• Historia de la filosofía – Volume 4, second edition, Madrid 1886
• Estudios sobre la filosofía de Santo Tomás – Volume 1, second edition, Madrid 1886
• Estudios sobre la filosofía de Santo Tomás – Volume 2, second edition, Madrid 1886
• Estudios sobre la filosofía de Santo Tomás – Volume 3, second edition, Madrid 1887
• Philosophia elementaria – Volume 1: Logicam, psychologiam, idealogiam complectens, seventh edition, Madrid 1894
• Philosophia elementaria – Volume 2: Metaphysicam generalem atque specialem complectens, seventh edition, Madrid 1894
• Philosophia elementaria – Volume 3: Ethicam et historiam philosophiae complectens, seventh edition, Madrid 1894

See also

• In Spanish: Ceferino González y Díaz Tuñón para niños