History of Francisco Álvarez Martínez in Timeline
Francisco Álvarez Martínez (1925-2022) was a Spanish Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Toledo from 1995 to 2002. His career included roles as Bishop of Tarazona (1973-1976), Calahorra y La Calzada-Logroño (1976-1989), and Orihuela-Alicante (1989-1995). He was elevated to the cardinalate in 2001, marking a significant point in his ecclesiastical career. His leadership within multiple dioceses shaped the Catholic Church in Spain during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
July 1925: Birth of Francisco Álvarez Martínez
In July 1925, Francisco Álvarez Martínez was born.
July 1925: Birth in Asturias
In July 1925, Álvarez Martínez was born in Santa Eulalia de Ferroñes in Llanera, Asturias.
June 1950: Ordained as priest
In June 1950, he was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Oviedo.
1955: Studied canon law
In 1955, Álvarez Martínez studied canon law at the Pontifical University of Salamanca.
1956: End of term as archbishop's secretary
In 1956, Álvarez Martínez ended his term as the archbishop's secretary.
1957: Chancellor of the archdiocese
In 1957, Álvarez Martínez was appointed chancellor of the archdiocese.
1958: Studied canon law
In 1958, Álvarez Martínez continued studying canon law at the Pontifical University of Salamanca.
1962: Doctorate in canon law
In 1962, 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, Álvarez Martínez ended his term as chancellor of the archdiocese.
April 1973: Appointed Bishop of Tarazona
In April 1973, 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.
December 1976: Transferred to Calahorra y La Calzada-Logroño
In December 1976, 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 became the bishop of Calahorra y La Calzada-Logroño.
May 1989: Transferred to Orihuela-Alicante
In May 1989, Álvarez Martínez was transferred to the see of Orihuela-Alicante.
1989: Bishop of Orihuela-Alicante
In 1989, Francisco Álvarez Martínez became the bishop of Orihuela-Alicante.
June 1995: Appointed Archbishop of Toledo
In June 1995, Álvarez Martínez was appointed Metropolitan Archbishop of Toledo.
1995: Archbishop of Toledo
In 1995, Francisco Álvarez Martínez became the archbishop of Toledo.
February 2001: Cardinal Priest
In February 2001, Álvarez Martínez was made Cardinal Priest of Santa Maria Regina Pacis a Monte Verde by Pope John Paul II.
2001: Cardinal
In 2001, Francisco Álvarez Martínez was created a cardinal.
October 2002: Resignation Accepted
In October 2002, Pope John Paul accepted Álvarez Martínez's resignation as Archbishop of Toledo.
2002: End of term as archbishop of Toledo
In 2002, Francisco Álvarez Martínez's term as archbishop of Toledo ended.
2005: Papal Conclave
In 2005, 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 died at the age of 96.
January 2022: Death in Madrid
On January 5, 2022, Álvarez Martínez died in a Madrid hospital after a long illness, at the age of 96.
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