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Bishop François Steinmetz, S.M.A. †

Deceased

Vicar Apostolic Emeritus of Dahomey, Benin

Titular Bishop of Hadriani ad Olympum


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
10 Jan 1868Born
16 Dec 188719.9EnteredMember of Society of African Missions
13 Jul 189022.5Ordained PriestPriest of Society of African Missions
27 Jun 190638.4AppointedVicar Apostolic of Dahomey, Benin
27 Jun 190638.4AppointedTitular Bishop of Hadriani ad Olympum
28 Oct 190638.7Ordained BishopTitular Bishop of Hadriani ad Olympum
12 Nov 193466.8ResignedVicar Apostolic of Dahomey, Benin
29 Mar 195284.2DiedVicar Apostolic Emeritus of Dahomey, Benin

MicroData Summary for François Steinmetz
(VIAF: 89793148; WikiData: Q63333127)
Bishop François Steinmetz S.M.A. (born , died ) Vicar Apostolic Emeritus of Dahomey

EventPlace
Birth PlaceMorschwiller, Diocese of Strasbourg, France
Ordained BishopFourvière, Basilica, Lyon, Archdiocese of Lyon (-Vienne), France
Death PlaceOuidah, Vicariate Apostolic of Dahomey

  • a priest for 61.7 years
  • a bishop for 45.4 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

Source(s):
  • c2+: LC
  • b: Hierarchia Catholica, Volume 9, Page 37
  • b/c2+: Les Ordinations Épiscopales, Year 1906, Number 67
  • b: SMA Nos Défunts, 4 Sep 2023

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