Pedro de Solier y Vargas (1573 – July 9, 1620) was a

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prelate who served as the

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(1619–1620) and Bishop of Puerto Rico (1614–1619). ''(in Latin)''"Archbishop Pedro de Solier y Vargas, O.S.A."
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Biography

Nicolás de Ramos y Santos was born in Barajas,

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and ordained a priest in the

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on February 13, 1594. On November 17, 1614, he was appointed by the King of Spain and confirmed by

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as Bishop of Puerto Rico. In 1616, he was consecrated bishop by Diego de Contreras,

. On December 16, 1619, he was appointed by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Paul V as

where served until his death on July 9, 1620.

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