Felipe Beltrán Serrano
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Felipe Beltrán Serrano (1704–1783) was a
Bishop of Salamanca from 1763 to 1783 and Grand Inquisitor of Spain
from 1775 to 1783.
Biography
Felipe Beltrán Serrano was born in La Serra d'en Galceran on 20 October 1704, the son of poor parents.[1] Through the patronage of Ginés Rabaza Perellós, Marquis of Dos Aquas, he enrolled at the University of Valencia in 1721.[2] In 1724, he began the study of Christian theology at the University of Valencia, receiving a master's degree after three years.[2] He taught Thomistic philosophy from 1728 to 1735.[2] In 1735, he became professor of Thomistic philosophy, holding that chair until it was abolished in 1738.[2]
In 1739, again through the patronage of Ginés Rabaza Perellós, Marquis of Dos Aquas, he was appointed
canon of Valencia Cathedral.[2]
He was appointed
expulsion of the Jesuits from Spain in 1767.[2]
He was appointed
patron of Pedro Estala.[2] José Francisco de Isla wrote satire directed at Beltrán.[2] Beltrán received the Order of Charles III in 1780.[2]
He died in Madrid on 1 December 1783.[3]
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