(Benedict Arias), a most learned Spanish theologian, born in the diocese of Badajoz, about the year 1528. He assisted at the council of Trent with great reputation; and his merit and writings recommended him to Philip II. of Spain, who employed him in publishing a new polyglot bible after the Complutensian edition, which was printed by the care of Cardinal Ximenes. This bible was printed at Antwerp, whither Montanus went in 1571; and on his return to Spain he refused the bishopric which Philip offered him for his reward, but spent the rest of his days at Seville, where he died about the year 1598. Montanus had not only vast erudition, but great good sense; he loved solitude, was very laborious, never drank wine, and seldom ate flesh.