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Bishop Luis María (Alberic Ludwig) Benziger, O.C.D. †

Deceased

Bishop Emeritus of Quilon

Titular Bishop of Antinoë


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
31 Jan 1864BornEinsiedela
23 Dec 188824.9Ordained PriestPriest of Order of Discalced Carmelites
17 Jul 190036.5AppointedCoadjutor Bishop of Quilon, India
17 Jul 190036.5AppointedTitular Bishop of Tabae
18 Nov 190036.8Ordained BishopTitular Bishop of Tabae
16 Aug 190541.5SucceededBishop of Quilon, India
23 Jul 193167.5ResignedBishop of Quilon, India
23 Jul 193167.5AppointedTitular Bishop of Antinoë
17 Aug 194278.5DiedBishop Emeritus of Quilon, India

  • a priest for 53.7 years
  • a bishop for 41.7 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

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