Pedro De Agurto
Pedro de Agurto, OSA (1544 – October 15, 1608) was the first Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cebu (1595–1608).
Most Reverend Pedro de Agurto | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Cebu | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Cebu |
| In office | 1595–1608 |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | Pedro de Arce |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | August 3, 1597 by Diego de Romano y Govea (Vitoria) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1544 |
| Died | October 15, 1608 (age 64) |
Biography
Pedro de Agurto was ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Augustine. On August 30, 1595, Pope Clement VIII appointed him Bishop of Cebu. He was consecrated bishop on August 3, 1597, by Diego de Romano y Govea (Vitoria), Bishop of Tlaxcala.
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