[1][2][3] José González Díez was born in Villadiezma, Spain and ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers.
[1] In April 1616, he was consecrated bishop by Fernando Acevedo González, Archbishop of Burgos.
[1] On 30 March 1625, he was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Urban VIII on 28 July 1625 as Bishop of Pamplona.
[1] On 14 January 1627, he was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Urban VIII on 17 May 1627 as Archbishop of Santiago de Compostela.
[1] On 12 August 1630, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Archbishop of Burgos.