Juan de Ribera
Roman Catholic archbishop and saint (1532-1611) · Spain · On the map · Religious Figures · Died at 78
Juan de Ribera was an influential figure during the reign of Philip III of Spain. He urged harsh measures against so-called New Christians, resulting in the expulsion of the Moriscos in 1609.
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Ribera held appointments as Archbishop and Viceroy of Valencia, Latin Patriarchate of Antioch, Commander in Chief, president of the Audiencia, and Chancellor of the University of Valencia. He was beatified in 1796 and canonized by Pope John XXIII in 1960.
Country
Spain
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1532 to 1611 · aged 78
