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Cristóbal Martínez de Salas (1572 – October 22, 1640) was a Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Panamá (1625–1640).[1][2]
Most Reverend Cristóbal Martínez de Salas | |
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Bishop of Panamá | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Diocese | Diocese of Panamá |
In office | 1625–1640 |
Predecessor | Francisco de la Cámara y Raya |
Successor | Hernando de Ramírez y Sánchez |
Orders | |
Consecration | January 18, 1626 by Alfonso López Gallo |
Personal details | |
Born | 1572 |
Died | October 22, 1640 (age 68) Panama City |
Nationality | Spanish |
Cristóbal Martínez de Salas was born in Medina del Campo, Spain and ordained a priest in the Order of Canons Regular of Prémontré.[3] On May 10, 1625, Pope Urban VIII, appointed him Bishop of Panamá.[1][3] On January 18, 1626, he was consecrated bishop by Alfonso López Gallo, Bishop of Valladolid with Miguel Ayala, Bishop of Palencia and Juan López, Bishop of Monopoli as Co-Consecrators.[3] He served as Bishop of Panamá until his death on October 22, 1640.[1]
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