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Cardinal Leon-Adolphe Amette

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Cardinal Leon-Adolphe Amette

Birth
Douville-sur-Andelle, Departement de l'Eure, Haute-Normandie, France
Death
29 Aug 1920 (aged 69)
Paris, City of Paris, Île-de-France, France
Burial
Paris, City of Paris, Île-de-France, France Add to Map
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Roman Catholic Cardinal. He studied for the priesthood at the Seminary of Saint-Sulpice in Paris and following his ordination in December 1873, he served at several posts. In January 1908 he was installed as the Archbishop of Paris, France and in November 1911 he was created a cardinal by Pope Pius X and became the Cardinal-Priest of Santa Sabina. He served as archbishop and cardinal until his death at the age of 69.
Roman Catholic Cardinal. He studied for the priesthood at the Seminary of Saint-Sulpice in Paris and following his ordination in December 1873, he served at several posts. In January 1908 he was installed as the Archbishop of Paris, France and in November 1911 he was created a cardinal by Pope Pius X and became the Cardinal-Priest of Santa Sabina. He served as archbishop and cardinal until his death at the age of 69.

Bio by: William Bjornstad

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  • Originally Created by: William Bjornstad
  • Added: Feb 22, 2017
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176594485/leon-adolphe-amette: accessed ), memorial page for Cardinal Leon-Adolphe Amette (6 Sep 1850–29 Aug 1920), Find a Grave Memorial ID 176594485, citing Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris, Paris, City of Paris, Île-de-France, France; Maintained by Find a Grave.