João de Sahagún
# João de Sahagún

João de Sahagún, O.A.D. (1668–1730) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of São Tomé e Príncipe (1709–1730).

## Biography

João de Sahagún was born in Melres, Portugal on 9 Apr 1668 and ordained a priest in the Order of Discalced Augustinians. On 22 Jul 1709, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement XI as Bishop of São Tomé e Príncipe. In 1710, he was consecrated bishop. He served as Bishop of São Tomé e Príncipe until his death on 12 Oct 1730.

