Alberto de las Casas

Alberto de las Casas (died 1544) was the Master of the Order of Preachers from 1542 to 1544.

Biography

At a chapter held in 1542, Casas was the candidate of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor to be Master of the Order of Preachers; the Dominican Order elected Casas as their Master.[1]

References

  1. Benedict M. Ashley, The Dominicans, ch. 5
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Agostino Recuperati
Master of the Order of Preachers
1542–1544
Succeeded by
Francesco Romeo


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