Martín Vasquez de Arce, O.P. (died January 13, 1609) was a

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prelate who served as the Bishop of Puerto Rico (1599–1609). ''(in Latin)''Catholic Hierarchy: "Bishop Martín Vasquez de Arce, O.P."
retrieved December 8, 2015

Biography

Martín Vasquez de Arce was born in

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and ordained a priest in the

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. On August 18, 1599, he was appointed by the King of Spain and confirmed by

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as Bishop of Puerto Rico. While bishop, he was the Co-Consecrator of Juan Ramírez de Arellano, Bishop of Santiago de Guatemala,

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. He served as Bishop of Puerto Rico until his death on January 13, 1609.

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