Francisco Marroquín
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Francisco Marroquín (1499 – April 18, 1563) was the first bishop of Guatemala,[1][2] translator of Central American languages and provisional Governor of Guatemala.
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Most Reverend Francisco Marroquín Hurtado | |
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Bishop of Santiago de Guatemala | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Diocese | Diocese of Santiago de Guatemala |
In office | 1534–1563 |
Predecessor | None |
Successor | Bernardino de Villalpando |
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Consecration | 8 April 1537 by Juan de Zumárraga |
Personal details | |
Born | 1478 |
Died | 19 April 1563 (84-85 years old) Guatemala City, Guatemala |
Nationality | Spanish |
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