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Paul Ludolf Cardinal Melchers, S.J. †

Deceased

Archbishop Emeritus of Köln {Cologne}

Cardinal-Priest of S. Stefano al Monte Celio

Member of Society of Jesus


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
6 Jan 1813BornMünster
5 Jun 184128.4Ordained PriestPriest of Münster, Germany
3 Aug 185744.6AppointedBishop of Osnabrück, Germany
20 Apr 185845.3Ordained BishopBishop of Osnabrück, Germany
8 Jan 186653.0AppointedArchbishop of Köln {Cologne}, Germany
3 Jul 188572.5ResignedArchbishop of Köln {Cologne}, Germany
27 Jul 188572.6Elevated to Cardinal
27 Jul 188572.6AppointedCardinal-Priest of S. Stefano al Monte Celio
189279.0ProfessedMember of Society of Jesus
14 Dec 189582.9DiedArchbishop Emeritus of Köln {Cologne}, Germany

  • a priest for 54.5 years
  • a bishop for 37.7 years
  • a cardinal for 10.4 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

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