Mexican priest
Juan Caballero y Ocio (May 4, 1644 - April 11, 1707) was a priest remarkable for lavish gifts to the Catholic church and for charity.
Life.
Caballero was born and died in Querétaro City, Mexico. While still a layman he was mayor of his native city. After taking Holy Orders he held several high offices; he also refused two bishoprics, and an offer from the King of Spain to make him Governor of California after his large donation to the missions there.
A wealthy man, Caballero was known for his substantial donations to the Catholic Church, as well as for other charitable gifts, such as paying the dowries of over two hundred girls. He left his fortune to the church, which held the money in trust until "La Reforma".
Sponsored works.
Caballero sponsored the construction of many Catholic buildings during his life. In his native city of Querétaro, these included:
Elsewhere, he contributed to:
References.
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