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[10] The archbishop of Mexico at this time was Pedro de Moya y Contreras, who had come to Mexico in 1571 as chief inquisitor of the Holy Office.

On October 20, 1573, he assumed the duties of archbishop; and in 1583 was appointed visitador (_i.e._, inspector) of the courts, in which office he was engaged during three years.

In 1584 he was appointed viceroy of Nueva Espana, surrendering this post, a year later, to Villamanrique.

All these offices were held by him at one time.

In June, 1586, he returned to Spain, where he died at the close of the year 1591.