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Catholic bishop (died 1557) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Juan de Ortega, O.S.H. (c. 1495 – August 1557)[1] was a Roman Catholic prelate who was appointed the first Bishop of Chiapas (1539–1540).[2]
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Most Reverend Juan de Ortega | |
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Bishop-Elect of Chiapas | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Diocese | Diocese of Chiapas |
In office | 1539–1540 |
Successor | Juan de Arteaga y Avendaño |
Personal details | |
Died | 1557 |
Juan de Ortega was ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Jerome.[3] On 30 Mar 1539, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul III as Bishop of Chiapas.[3]
He has been proposed as the author of Lazarillo de Tormes.[1]
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