Antonio María Cascajares y Azara
| His Eminence Antonio María Cascajares y Azara | |
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| Cardinal Archbishop of Valladolid | |
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| See | Archdiocese of Valladolid |
| Installed | December 17, 1891 — April 18, 1901 |
| Predecessor | Mariano Miguel Gómez Alguacil y Fernández |
| Successor | José María Cos y Macho |
| Other posts | Previously Bishop of Calahorra y La Calzada |
| Orders | |
| Created Cardinal | November 29, 1895 |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 2, 1834 Calanda, Spain |
| Died |
July 27, 1901 (aged 67) Calahorra, Spain |
Antonio María Cascajares y Azara (March 2, 1834 – July 27, 1901) was a Spanish Roman Catholic Cardinal, archbishop of Valladolid and archbishop-elect of Zaragoza.
Born in Calanda, Teruel Province, Aragon. He joined the military in 1846 and retired with the rank of captain in 1857, to follow his ecclesiastical studies - licentiate in theology and canon law.
Ordained priest in 1861.He served in Zaragoza, Toledo and Burgos. Elected titular bishop of Dora[1] and named prelate of Ciudad Real on March 27, 1882. Transferred to the see of Calahorra y La Calzada on March 27, 1884. Promoted to the metropolitan see of Valladolid on December 17, 1891.
Pope Leo XIII created him cardinal priest in the consistory of November 29, 1895 with the title of Sant'Eusebio. Opted for title of Sant'Agostino on March 24, 1898. Elected archbishop of Zaragoza on April 18, 1901, but he died (before taking possession of the see) on July 27, 1901 in Calahorra. Buried in Calanda - his birthplace.
External links
- The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church - Biographical Dictionary
- Catholic Hierarchy data for this cardinal
Footnotes
- ↑ The titular see of Dora had united the priorate of the four military orders of Santiago, Alcántara, Calatrava and Montesa in the city of Ciudad Real. The occupant had the authority of grand master of the orders and exercised spiritual jurisdiction in the territory of that civil province.
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| Preceded by Victoriano Guisasola y Rodríguez |
Prelate of Ciudad Real March 27, 1882–March 27, 1884 |
Succeeded by José María Rancés y Villanueva |
| Preceded by Gabino Catalina del Amo |
Bishop of Calahorra y La Calzada March 27, 1884–December 17, 1891 |
Succeeded by Vacancy |
| Preceded by Mariano Miguel Gómez Alguacil y Fernández |
Archbishop of Valladolid December 17, 1891–April 18, 1901 |
Succeeded by José María Cos y Macho |
| Preceded by Vicente Alda y Sancho |
Archbishop (-elect) of Zaragoza April 18, 1901–July 27, 1901 |
Succeeded by Juan Soldevilla y Romero |
| Preceded by Antolín Monescillo y Viso |
Cardinal Priest of Sant'Agostino 1898–1901 |
Succeeded by Sebastiano Martinelli |