Luis María de Larrea y Legarreta | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Diocese of Bilbao (Emeritus) | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Diocese of Bilbao |
| In office | 1979–1995 |
| Predecessor | Antonio Añoveros Ataún |
| Successor | Ricardo Blázquez Pérez |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 27 June 1943 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 April 1918 |
| Died | 28 May 2009 (aged 91) |
| Previous post(s) | Priest |
Luis María de Larrea y Legarreta (19 April 1918 – 28 May 2009) was a Spanish Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church. At the age of 91, he was one of the oldest bishops in the Church.
Luis María de Larrea y Legarreta was born in Miravalles, Spain, and was ordained as a priest on 27 June 1943. He was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of León on 9 July 1971, and was ordained on 25 September 1971. On 16 February 1979 Legarreta was appointed to the Diocese of Bilbao, where he remained until his retirement on 8 September 1995.
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External links
- Catholic Hierarchy [self-published]
- Bilboa Diocese
- Leon Diocese
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