Antonio de Sotomayor

Grand Inquisitor of Spain
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Antonio de Sotomayor

Summary

Antonio de Sotomayor is a human[1]. Born in Freixeiro, Vigo[2], he… he was born on 1548[3]. He died in Madrid[4]. He died on September 3, 1648[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], titular bishop[7], and friar[8].

Key Facts

  • Antonio de Sotomayor's place of birth was Freixeiro, Vigo[2].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor died in Madrid[4].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor was born on 1548[3].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor was born on September 7, 1557[9].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor died on September 3, 1648[5].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor died on 1648[10].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor held citizenship in Spain[11].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor's professions included titular bishop[7].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor worked as a friar[8].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor held the position of Grand Inquisitor of Spain[12].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor held the position of Catholic archbishop[13].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor held the position of titular archbishop[14].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor held the position of Confessor of the King of Spain[15].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor held the position of abbot[16].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor was a member of Junta de Reformación[17].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor is recorded as male[19].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor's religious order is recorded as Dominican Order[21].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor's family name is recorded as Sotomayor[22].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor's given name is recorded as Antonio[23].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Spanish[24].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[25].
  • Antonio de Sotomayor's consecrator is recorded as Cesare Monti[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Antonio de Sotomayor's place of birth was Freixeiro, Vigo[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1548[3] and September 7, 1557[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], titular bishop[7], and friar[8]. Positions held include Grand Inquisitor of Spain[12], a historical position[27], in Spain[28], founded in 1483[29]; Catholic archbishop[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[30]; titular archbishop[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[31]; Confessor of the King of Spain[15], a court appointment[32], in Kingdom of Spain[33]; and abbot[16], an ecclesiastical occupation[34].

Personal Life

Antonio de Sotomayor's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 3, 1648[5] and 1648[10]. Antonio de Sotomayor passed away in Madrid[4].

FAQs

Where was Antonio de Sotomayor born?

Antonio de Sotomayor was born in Freixeiro, Vigo[2].

Where did Antonio de Sotomayor die?

Antonio de Sotomayor died in Madrid[4].

What did Antonio de Sotomayor do for work?

Antonio de Sotomayor worked as Catholic priest[6], titular bishop[7], and friar[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Antonio
    Consecrator Cesare Monti
    Family name Sotomayor
    Country of citizenship Spain
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