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Bishop Pierre-Joseph-Georges Pigneau de Béhaine, M.E.P. †

Deceased

Vicar Apostolic of Cochin {Cocincina}

Titular Bishop of Adraa

Events

DateAgeEventTitle
2 Nov 1741BornOrigny-en-Thiérache, France
176523.2Ordained PriestPriest of La Société des Missions Etrangères
24 Sep 177129.9AppointedVicar Apostolic of Cochin {Cocincina}, Viêt Nam
24 Sep 177129.9AppointedTitular Bishop of Adraa
24 Feb 177432.3Ordained BishopTitular Bishop of Adraa
9 Oct 179957.9DiedVicar Apostolic of Cochin {Cocincina}, Viêt Nam

  • a priest for 34.8 years
  • a bishop for 25.6 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

Source(s):
  • b/c2: CB

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