Ordonho Alvares
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Ordonho Alvares was a Spanish Cardinal
of the Papal Curia.
He was secular abbot of Husillos
in 1274 and later becamearchbishop of Braga (1275–1278). As Cardinal he was bishop of Frascati and Dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals.
Cardinal (Catholicism)
A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical official, usually an ordained bishop, and ecclesiastical prince of the Catholic Church. They are collectively known as the College of Cardinals, which as a body elects a new pope. The duties of the cardinals include attending the meetings of the College and...
of the Papal Curia.
He was secular abbot of Husillos
Husillos
Husillos is a municipality located in the province of Palencia, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census , the municipality has a population of 208 inhabitants.-Town Holidays:JULY 3rd Fiesta de la Octava...
in 1274 and later becamearchbishop of Braga (1275–1278). As Cardinal he was bishop of Frascati and Dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals.