Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros
Spanish Catholic cardinal (1436-1517)
Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros was born in 1436 in Torrelaguna and died on November 8, 1517 (Julian calendar) in Roa, aged about 81. Recorded occupations: politician, translator, Catholic priest, inquisitor, writer and Catholic bishop. Country of citizenship: Spain. Positions held include High Inquisitor of Castille, cardinal, Primacy of the Diocese of Toledo, regent and archbishop of Toledo. Notable works include “Complutensian Polyglot Bible” and “University of Alcalá”. Educated at University of Salamanca.
- Born
- 1436 · Torrelaguna
- Died
- November 8, 1517 (Julian calendar) · Roa
- Age at death
- about 81
- Citizenship
- Spain
- Occupations
- politician, translator, Catholic priest, inquisitor, writer, Catholic bishop
- Positions held
- High Inquisitor of Castille, cardinal, Primacy of the Diocese of Toledo, regent, archbishop of Toledo
- Notable works
- Complutensian Polyglot Bible, University of Alcalá
- Education
- University of Salamanca
- Wikipedia editions
- 31 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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