(died August 21, 1668) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Puerto Rico (1663–1668).
[1][2] Benito de Rivas was born in Madrid, Spain and ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Benedict.
[2] On February 28, 1663, he was appointed by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Alexander VII as Bishop of Puerto Rico.
[2] While bishop, he was the principal Consecrator of Francisco de la Cueva Maldonado, Archbishop of Santo Domingo.
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