Construction of the cathedral began in November 1575, stopped in 1626, and was subsequently restarted in 1640 when the bishop of Puebla, Juan de Palafox, was ordered by the king to finish it.
Construction of the cathedral began in November 1575. Construction of the cathedral stopped in 1626. Construction of the cathedral was subsequently restarted in 1640. The bishop of Puebla was ordered by the king. This was to finish it. Juan de Palafox was Puebla.