Cristóbal Rojas Sandoval
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rojas Sandoval and the second or maternal family name is Alcega.
Cristóbal Rojas Sandoval (26 June 1502 – 22 September 1580) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Seville (1571–1580),[1] Bishop of Córdoba (1562–1571),[2] Bishop of Badajoz (1556–1562),[3] and Bishop of Oviedo (1546–1556).[4]
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Most Reverend Cristóbal Rojas Sandoval | |
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Archbishop of Seville | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Seville |
In office | 1556–1562 |
Predecessor | Gaspar de Zúñiga y Avellaneda |
Successor | Rodrigo de Castro Osorio |
Personal details | |
Born | 26 June 1502 |
Died | 22 September 1580 (age 78) Cigalles, Spain |
Nationality | Spanish |
Previous post(s) | Bishop of Oviedo (1546–1556) Bishop of Badajoz (1556–1562) Bishop of Córdoba (1562–1571) |
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