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Los obispos de Cartagena de Indias durante el siglo XVIII: criollos y regalismo

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The Bishopric of Cartagena de Indias shares the same characteristics as the American Church during the 18th century: the increase in number and importance of the creole people and the… Click to show full abstract

The Bishopric of Cartagena de Indias shares the same characteristics as the American Church during the 18th century: the increase in number and importance of the creole people and the secular clergy. However, the especial features of the city of Cartagena gave rise to new points of view on these aspects. The growth of the commercial sector among the urban elite made the creole people as well as the creole bishops have a more relevant role in society. At the same, despite being an episcopate of less importance than others and having insufficient rents, the vacant period became shorter in relation to other areas of the viceroyship and all this also contributed to a great improvement in the diocesan administration.

Keywords: indias durante; cartagena indias; los obispos; durante siglo; obispos cartagena; cartagena

Journal Title: Hispania Sacra
Year Published: 2018

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