Rodrigo Sánchez Mercado
Rodrigo Sánchez Mercado (died 25 January 1548) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Ávila (1530–1548) and Bishop of Mallorca (1511–1530). Biography. On 29 October 1511, Rodrigo Sánchez Mercado was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Julius II as Bishop of Mallorca. On 12 January 1530, he was appointed by Pope Clement VII as Bishop of Ávila. He served as Bishop of Ávila until his death on 25 January 1548.