Tomás Manso
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Tomás Manso (c. 1604-1659) was a Roman Catholic priest who worked in New Mexico as a missionary from 1629 until 1656 and served as Bishop of Nicaragua in 1658 and 1659.[1][2] Tomás Manso was the older half-brother of Juan Manso de Contreras who was the governor of New Mexico from 1656 to 1659.[3]
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Most Reverend Tomás Manso | |
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Bishop of Nicaragua | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Diocese | Diocese of Nicaragua |
In office | 1658–1659 |
Predecessor | Alonso de Briceño |
Successor | Juan de la Torre y Castro |
Personal details | |
Born | Luarca, Spain |
Died | 1659 Granada, Nicaragua |
Previous post(s) | New Mexico |
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