Joan Terès i Borrull

Spanish archbishop and academic leader

Joan Terès i Borrull - Spanish archbishop and academic leader
Born

1538
487 years ago

Died

July 10th, 1603
422 years ago — 65 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Spain

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Served as the Archbishop of Tarragona, guiding the spiritual and administrative affairs of the church in the region. Contributed to academic discourse through various writings, focusing on religious and moral themes. Engaged in ecclesiastical politics, influencing local church governance and educational activities. Actively participated in the Counter-Reformation efforts in Spain.

Served as Archbishop of Tarragona

Authored religious and moral writings

Contributed to Counter-Reformation efforts

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