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Francisco Naranjo

Francisco Naranjo, O.P. (died 1655) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Puerto Rico (1652–1655).[1][2]

Biography

Francisco Naranjo was born in México and ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers.[2] In 1652, he was appointed by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Innocent X as Bishop of Puerto Rico.[2] He served as Bishop of Puerto Rico until his death in 1655.[2]

References

  1. ^ Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice) (1935). HIERARCHIA CATHOLICA MEDII ET RECENTIORIS AEVI Vol IV. Münster: Libraria Regensbergiana. p. 286. (in Latin)
  2. ^ a b c d Catholic Hierarchy: "Bishop Francisco Naranjo, O.P." retrieved December 9, 2015
Religious titles
Preceded by Bishop of Puerto Rico
1652–1655
Succeeded by