Historical eventFebruary 61579

Domingo de Salazar

Domingo de Salazar, a Spanish Dominican friar, was appointed the first bishop of Manila.

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When
Friday, February 6 1579447 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
16th century · 1570s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates: From 1579.

What happened

Domingo de Salazar, a Spanish Dominican friar, was appointed the first bishop of Manila.

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February 6 1579 — 447 years ago, on a Friday.

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