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Bishop Benjamin Christiaens, O.F.M. †

Deceased

Vicar Apostolic Emeritus of Southwestern Hupeh {Hu-Pè Occiduo-Meridionale}

Titular Bishop of Colophon


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
24 Feb 1844BornThielt, Belgium
13 Feb 188945.0AppointedVicar Apostolic of Southwestern Hupeh {Hu-Pè Occiduo-Meridionale}, China
13 Feb 188945.0AppointedTitular Bishop of Colophon
12 May 188945.2Ordained BishopTitular Bishop of Colophon
189954.9ResignedVicar Apostolic of Southwestern Hupeh {Hu-Pè Occiduo-Meridionale}, China
7 Jan 193186.9DiedVicar Apostolic Emeritus of Southwestern Hupeh {Hu-Pè Occiduo-Meridionale}, China

  • a bishop for 41.7 years

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