Pedro Silva y Tenorio, O.P. (died 1479) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Badajoz (1461-1479), Bishop of Ourense (1447-1461),[1] and Bishop of Lugo (1445-1447).
Most Reverend Pedro Silva y Tenorio | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Badajoz | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Badajoz |
| In office | 1461–1479 |
| Successor | Giovanni d'Aragona |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Lugo (1445–1447) Bishop of Ourense (1447–1461) |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 20 January 1479 Badajoz, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Biography
editPedro Silva y Tenorio was ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers.[1] In 1445, he was appointed by Pope Eugene IV as Bishop of Lugo. In 1447, he was appointed by Pope Nicholas V as Bishop of Ourense.[1] On 19 October 1461, he was appointed by Pope Pius II as Bishop of Badajoz.[1] He served as Bishop of Badajoz until his death on 20 January 1479.[1]
References
editExternal links and additional sources
edit- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Lugo". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Lugo (Spain)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Orense". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Orense (Spain)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
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