Cristóbal de Pedraza
Most Reverend Cristóbal de Pedraza | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Comayagua | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Comayagua |
| Predecessor | Alfonso de Talavera |
| Successor | Jerónimo de Corella |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1485 |
| Died | 1555 (age 70) |
Cristóbal de Pedraza (1485 – c.1555) was a Spanish clergyman who became Bishop of Comayagua in Honduras in 1541. As a critic of the brutal treatment of indigenous Hondurans by the conquistadores, he was known as 'Protector of the Indians', although he had little success in improving their lot.