Most Reverend Bartolomé Martinez Menacho y Mesa | |
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| Archbishop of Santafé en Nueva Granada | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Archdiocese of Santafé en Nueva Granada |
| In office | 1593–1604 |
| Predecessor | Alfonso López de Avila |
| Successor | Bartolomé Lobo Guerrero |
| Previous post | Bishop of Panamá (1587–1593) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | September 4, 1588 by Turibius of Mogrovejo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1517 |
| Died | February 16, 1604 (age 87) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Bartolomé Martinez Menacho y Mesa (Mechado) (1517 – February 16, 1604) was aRoman Catholic prelate who served asArchbishop of Santafé en Nueva Granada (1593–1604)[1][2]andBishop of Panamá (1587–1593).[3][4][5]
Bartolomé Martinez Menacho y Mesa was born inTorre de Miguel Sesmero,Spain and ordained a priest in theOrder of Preachers.[6][7]He went to Peru where he served as archdeacon of theCathedral of Lima.[5] On April 27, 1587,Pope Sixtus V, appointed himBishop of Panamá.[3][6] On September 4, 1588, he was consecrated bishop byTuribius of Mogrovejo,Archbishop of Lima withAntonio Avendaño y Paz,Bishop of Concepción assisting.[6] His term in Panama was marked by good relations with the government authorities with little meddling in church affairs; he also defended the Black population and prevented their harsh punishment after a rebellion.[5] On April 30, 1593,Pope Clement VIII, appointed him theArchbishop of Santafé en Nueva Granada where he served until his death on February 16, 1604[1][2][6] inCartagena.[4]
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| Preceded by | Bishop of Panamá 1587–1593 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Archdiocese of Santafé en Nueva Granada 1593–1604 | Succeeded by |
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