Andrés González (1634 – February 14, 1709) was a

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prelate who served as

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(1685–1709). ''(in Latin)''"Andrés González, O.P."
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Biography

Andrés González was born in Villar de Frades,

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and ordained a priest in the

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. On September 10, 1685,

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, appointed him

. In 1686, he was consecrated bishop by

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with

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, Bishop of Cebu and

Ginés Barrientos Ginés Barrientos, O.P. (1637 – November 13, 1698) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Manila (1680-1698).

, Auxiliary Bishop of Manila as Co-Consecrators. He served as Bishop of Nueva Caceres until his death on February 14, 1709. Prior to becoming bishop, he assisted in the consecration of

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