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Most Reverend Juan Manuel Mercadillo | |
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| Bishop of Córdoba | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Córdoba |
| In office | 1695–1704 |
| Predecessor | Juan Bravo Dávila y Cartagena |
| Successor | Manuel González y Virtus |
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| Consecration | November 1695 |
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| Born | 1643 |
| Died | 17 July 1704 (age 61) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Juan Manuel Mercadillo y Patiño,O.P. (1643–1704) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served asBishop of Córdoba (1695–1704).[1][2][3]
Juan Manuel Mercadillo was born inLa Puebla de Almoradiel,Spain in 1643 and ordained a priest in theOrder of Preachers.[4] By 1665, he joined a Dominican missionary to the provinces ofBataan andZambales in thePhilippines. From 1678 to 1682, for two terms, he served as theRector Magnificus of the University of Santo Tomas where he also taught theology and philosophy.[5] On 7 August 1694, he was selected by the King of Spain asBishop of Córdoba and confirmed byPope Innocent XII on 8 November 1694.[1][4] In November 1695, he wasconsecrated bishop.[4] He served as Bishop of Córdoba until his death on 17 July 1704.[4]
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| Preceded by | Bishop of Córdoba 1695–1704 | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by Juan de Paz | Rector Magnificus of the University of Santo Tomas 1678–1680, 1680–1682 | Succeeded by Juan de Santa Maria |