Francisco Sosa (bishop)

Most Reverend
Francisco Sosa
Bishop of Almería
Church Catholic Church
Diocese Diocese of Almería
In office 1515-1520
Predecessor Juan de Ortega
Successor Juan González Meneses
Personal details
Died 1 Jul 1520
Almería, Spain
Nationality Spanish

Francisco Sosa (died 1 July 1520) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the second Bishop of Almería (15151520).[1][2][3]

Biography

On 1 Jun 1515, he was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Leo X as Bishop of Almería.[1][2] He served as Bishop of Almería until his death on 1 Jul 1520.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Catholic Hierarchy: "Bishop Francisco Sosa" 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
Juan de Ortega
Bishop of Almería
1515-1520
Succeeded by
Juan González Meneses
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