Palafox y Mendoza, Juan ˜deœ 1600-1659

Bishop of Puebla, Mexico, and Osma, Spain. Born 1600 in Fitero, Navarra, Spain; died 1659 in Burgo de Osma, Soria, Spain. Consecrated bishop of Puebla de los Ángeles, Mexico, on December 27, 1639; also served briefly as Archbishop of Mexico (1642-1643). In addition to his religious offices, Palafox y Mendoza was very involved in affairs of government and held the posts of fiscal of the Consejo de Guerra, fiscal of the Consejo de Indias, juez de residencia, visitador, and viceroy of New Spain. In Puebla he founded the convent of Santa Inés and several schools, and completed the cathedral. He was an administrative reformer who came into conflict with the Jesuits, with whom he was involved in litigation from 1647 to 1655. Palafox y Mendoza returned to Spain in 1649 and was named bishop of Osma in 1655. He died in 1659 and was beatified on September 12, 1767.

From the description of Juan de Palafox y Mendoza Collection, 1563-1750. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 29948798