Miguel Rangel
| Most Reverend Miguel Rangel | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Angola e Congo | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| In office | 1596–1602 |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | Antonio de Santo Estevão |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1581 |
| Consecration |
1596 by Fabio Blondus de Montealto |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1541 Coimbra, Portugal |
| Died | 16 Aug 1602 |
Miguel Rangel, O.F.M. Cap. (1541–1602) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the first Bishop of Angola e Congo (1596–1602).[1][2]
Biography
Miguel Rangel was born in Coimbra, Portugal and ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin in 1581.[1] On 20 May 1596, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VIII as Bishop of Angola e Congo.[1] In 1596, he was consecrated bishop by Fabio Blondus de Montealto, Titular Patriarch of Jerusalem.[1] He served as Bishop of Angola e Congo until his death on 16 Aug 1602.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Bishop Miguel Rangel, O.F.M. Cap." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved September 5, 2016
- ↑ "Archdiocese of Luanda" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved September 5, 2016
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by None |
Bishop of Angola e Congo 1596–1602 |
Succeeded by Antonio de Santo Estevão |
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