El dominico Fray Juan Ramírez de Arellano (1529-1609). Un obispo desconocido
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Resumen: Una de las cosas que más sorprende al estudiar la biografía de un personaje tan singular como el dominico fray Juan Ramírez de Arellano es que, transcurridos más de cuatrocientos años de su muerte, todavía hoy siga siendo apenas un desconocido, tanto en su tierra de origen como dentro de la Orden religiosa a la que perteneció. Nacido en Murillo de Río Leza (La Rioja) y criado en un ambiente humilde de labradores destacó pronto por su fe religiosa y sus aptitudes intelectuales. Formado inicialmente en el convento de Valcuerna de Logroño fue enviado a Salamanca. De allí partió a México, donde fue formador de dominicos, profesor de la Universidad y azote de encomenderos. Regresó a España para denunciar ante el Consejo de Indias y ante el Rey el sufrimiento de los indígenas y a pelear por la mejora de sus condiciones de vida y trabajo. Nombrado obispo de Guatemala ni el báculo ni la mitra le hicieron apartarse un mínimo de sus planteamientos, y se enfrentó contra todos aquellos que sacaban beneficio espúreo o maltrataban a los indios y negros. Denunció abusos y propuso reformas, aunque con poco éxito. Murió cansado, derrotado, pero erguido en visita pastoral y entre sus queridos indios.
Abstract: It is very surprising that a character as unique as fray Juan Ramírez over four hundred years after his death, still remains an unknown. Born in Murillo de Río Leza (La Rioja-Spain), initially formed in the Dominican convent of Valcuerna of Logroño, given its unique capabilities was sent to Salamanca. From there he went to Mexico where he was master of Dominican, University professor and scourge of encomenderos. He returned to Spain the plight of indigenous. Appointed Bishop of Guatemala, the charge does not prevent him from continuing to defend their ideas, and fought against those who mistreated the Indians and blacks. He denounced abuses and proposes reforms, with little success. He died tired, defeated, but upright, on a Pastoral visit among his beloved Indians.
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