Alonso de Orozco was a Spanish theologian and Augustinian priest born in 1500 in Oropesa. After studying under Thomas of Villanova, he made his solemn profession in 1522 and was ordained in 1527. Known for his profound preaching, he served at the court of Charles V and traveled to Mexico in 1549. Throughout his life, he maintained a reputation for humility and austerity, dedicating himself to visiting prisoners and the sick.