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

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prelate who served as Bishop of Nueva Caceres (1685–1709). ''(in Latin)''"Andrés González, O.P."
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''. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016

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 Bishop of Nueva Caceres. In 1686, he was consecrated bishop by Felipe Fernandez de Pardo,

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with Diego de Aguilar, Bishop of Cebu and Ginés Barrientos, 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 Felipe Fernandez de Pardo,

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* (for Chronology of Bishops) * (for Chronology of Bishops) 1634 births 1709 deaths Dominican bishops Bishops appointed by Pope Innocent XI 17th-century Roman Catholic bishops in the Philippines 18th-century Roman Catholic bishops in the Philippines Roman Catholic bishops of Cáceres {{Philippines-RC-bishop-stub