Melchor Liñán y Cisneros
Roman Catholic archbishop
1629 — 1708
Quick Facts
Profession
Roman Catholic archbishop
Born
January 1, 1629
Died
1708 (age ~79)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
Catholic priest
SpainBorn in TorrelagunaDied in Lima
1629
Born in Torrelaguna (1629-01-01)
1664
Positionbishop of Santa Marta (1664–1668)
1668
Positiondiocesan bishop (1668–1672)
1672
PositionArchbishop of La Plata o Charcas (1672–1677)
1677
PositionRoman Catholic Archbishop of Lima (1677–1708)
1678
PositionViceroy of Peru (1678–1681)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Melchor Liñán y Cisneros?+
Melchor Liñán y Cisneros is Roman Catholic archbishop. Born in 1629.
When was Melchor Liñán y Cisneros born?+
Melchor Liñán y Cisneros was born on January 1, 1629.
When did Melchor Liñán y Cisneros die?+
Melchor Liñán y Cisneros died in 1708, at approximately 79 years of age.
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Melchor — January 1, 1629
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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