About
Spanish man known for constructing the "Cathedral" in the middle of his town out of recycled materials. He dedicated it to Our Lady of the Pillar and it has been been shifted and maintained since 1961.
Before Fame
He joined the Trappist monastery as a young man but he contracted tuberculosis. After recovering, he became a farmer and decided his life to building the cathedral.
Trivia
Over the years, the Cathedral has been remodeled to take the likeness of The White House and St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City.
Family Life
He was born in Mejorada del Campo, Madrid, Spain. He lived with his sister near the Cathedral.
Associated With
In 2017, he was visited by Alex Polizzi and interviewed for an episode called "The Cathedral" for his travel show Spectacular Spain.
