Turibius of Mongrovejo was a 16th-century Spanish prelate who served as the Archbishop of Lima from 1579 until 1606. Born in Mayorga, he was a scholar of law and humanities who served as a university professor and a Grand Inquisitor before his appointment to the Peruvian see. Known for his extensive missionary travels, he navigated vast territories on foot to administer his massive diocese. He is remembered for his dedicated service to indigenous populations and his efforts to reform the clergy and improve social conditions in the region.