Francisco Briceño

Most Reverend
Francisco Briceño
Bishop of Almería
Church Catholic Church
Diocese Diocese of Almería
In office 1571
Predecessor Antonio Corrionero de Babilafuente
Successor Diego González
Personal details
Died 13 May 1571
Almería, Spain
Nationality Spanish

Francisco Briceño (died 30 Jul 1571) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the sixth Bishop of Almería (1571).[1][2][3]

Biography

On 5 Mar 1571, he was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Pius V as Bishop of Almería.[1][2] He served as Bishop of Almería until his death on 30 Jul 1571.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Catholic Hierarchy: "Bishop Francisco Briceño" retrieved January 14, 2016
  2. 1 2 3 GCatholic.org: "Diocese of Almería" retrieved January 14, 2015
  3. Dioceses de Almeria website: "TABLA DE LOS OBISPOS DE LA DIÓCESIS URCITANA-ALMERIENSE" retrieved January 15, 2015
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Antonio Corrionero de Babilafuente
Bishop of Almería
1571
Succeeded by
Diego González
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