History of Francisco Álvarez Martínez in Timeline

Francisco Álvarez Martínez (1925-2022) was a prominent Spanish Catholic prelate. He served as the Archbishop of Toledo from 1995 to 2002. Prior to this, he held bishoprics in Tarazona (1973-1976), Calahorra y La Calzada-Logroño (1976-1989), and Orihuela-Alicante (1989-1995). His contributions to the Church were recognized when he was elevated to the rank of Cardinal in 2001.

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July 1925: Birth of Francisco Álvarez Martínez

On July 1925, Francisco Álvarez Martínez was born in the parish of Santa Eulalia de Ferroñes in Llanera, Asturias.

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June 1950: Ordination as Priest

On June 11, 1950, Francisco Álvarez Martínez was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Oviedo.

1955: Studies in Canon Law begin

In 1955, Francisco Álvarez Martínez began studying canon law at the Pontifical University of Salamanca.

1956: End of term as archbishop's secretary

In 1956, Francisco Álvarez Martínez finished his term as the archbishop's secretary, a position he had held since 1950.

1957: Chancellor of the Archdiocese

In 1957, Francisco Álvarez Martínez became the chancellor of the archdiocese.

1958: Studies in Canon Law conclude

In 1958, Francisco Álvarez Martínez concluded studying canon law at the Pontifical University of Salamanca.

1962: Doctorate in Canon Law

In 1962, Francisco Álvarez Martínez earned a doctorate in canon law from the Pontifical University of Comillas.

1969: End of term as chancellor of the Archdiocese

In 1969, Francisco Álvarez Martínez's tenure as chancellor of the archdiocese came to an end.

April 1973: Appointment as Bishop of Tarazona

On April 13, 1973, Francisco Álvarez Martínez was appointed bishop of Tarazona by Pope Paul VI.

1973: Bishop of Tarazona

In 1973, Francisco Álvarez Martínez became the bishop of Tarazona, a role he held until 1976.

December 1976: Transferred to Calahorra y La Calzada-Logroño

On December 20, 1976, Francisco Álvarez Martínez was transferred to the see of Calahorra y La Calzada-Logroño.

1976: Bishop of Calahorra y La Calzada-Logroño

In 1976, Francisco Álvarez Martínez was appointed bishop of Calahorra y La Calzada-Logroño, where he served until 1989.

May 1989: Transferred to Orihuela-Alicante

On May 12, 1989, Francisco Álvarez Martínez was transferred to the see of Orihuela-Alicante.

1989: Bishop of Orihuela-Alicante

In 1989, Francisco Álvarez Martínez was appointed bishop of Orihuela-Alicante, a position he held until 1995.

June 1995: Appointed Archbishop of Toledo

On June 23, 1995, Francisco Álvarez Martínez was appointed Metropolitan Archbishop of Toledo.

1995: Archbishop of Toledo

In 1995, Francisco Álvarez Martínez became the archbishop of Toledo, a position he held until 2002.

February 2001: Cardinal Priest Appointment

On February 21, 2001, Francisco Álvarez Martínez was made Cardinal Priest of Santa Maria Regina Pacis a Monte Verde by Pope John Paul II.

2001: Cardinal Appointment

In 2001, Francisco Álvarez Martínez was created a cardinal.

October 2002: Resignation Accepted

On October 24, 2002, Pope John Paul accepted Francisco Álvarez Martínez's resignation as Archbishop of Toledo.

2002: End of tenure as Archbishop of Toledo

In 2002, Francisco Álvarez Martínez's tenure as archbishop of Toledo came to an end.

2005: Papal Conclave Participation

In 2005, Francisco Álvarez Martínez participated in the papal conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI.

January 2022: Death of Francisco Álvarez Martínez

In January 2022, Francisco Álvarez Martínez passed away. He had served as archbishop of Toledo from 1995 to 2002 and was created a cardinal in 2001.

January 2022: Death in Madrid

On January 5, 2022, Francisco Álvarez Martínez died in a Madrid hospital after a long illness at the age of 96.

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