Gibbons, James, 1834-1921

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Dates:
Birth 1834-07-23
Death 1921-03-24
Americans,
English,

Biographical notes:

Roman Catholic Archbishop of Baltimore; second American Cardinal.

From the description of Letter : Baltimore, to A.P. Gorman, 1892 March 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 22476270

James Cardinal Gibbons (1834-1921) was an American Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and a leader of the American Catholic community. His 1876 book, The Faith of Our Fathers was a best-selling apologetic and explanation of the Catholic faith.

From the guide to the James Cardinal Gibbons Letter, 1908, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

James Cardinal Gibbons lived from 1834 to 1921. He was the Ninth Archbishop of Baltimore and served as Chancellor of Catholic University.

From the description of The James Cardinal Gibbons papers. 1869-1962. (Catholic University of America). WorldCat record id: 163571183

Clergyman.

From the description of Letter of James Gibbons, 1889. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79450450

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Subjects:

  • Church and clergy
  • Orphanages
  • Prohibition

Occupations:

  • Clergy

Places:

  • Baltimore (Md.) (as recorded)
  • Washington (D.C.) (as recorded)

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