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Francisco de Santa María Benavides Velasco, O.S.H. (died 1560) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Segovia (1558–1560), Bishop of Mondoñedo (1550–1558), and Bishop of Cartagena (1541–1550).[1][2]
Most Reverend Francisco de Santa María Benavides Velasco | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Segovia | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Segovia |
| In office | 1558–1560 |
| Predecessor | Gaspar Zúñiga Avellaneda |
| Successor | Martín Pérez de Ayala |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Cartagena (1541–1550) Bishop of Mondoñedo (1550–1558) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 2 August 1541 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 15 May 1560 Segovia, Spain |
Biography
Francisco de Santa María Benavides Velasco was ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Jerome.[2] On 20 July 1541, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul III as Bishop of Cartagena.[1][2] On 2 August 1541, he was consecrated bishop.[2] On 17 July 1550, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Julius III as Bishop of Mondoñedo.[1][2] On 21 October 1558, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul IV as Bishop of Segovia.[1][2] He served as Bishop of Segovia until his death on 15 May 1560.[1][2]
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