John McCloskey, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

John McCloskey

Catholic cardinal

Date of Birth: 10-Mar-1810

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Date of Death: 10-Oct-1885

Profession: Catholic priest

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About John McCloskey

  • John McCloskey (March 10, 1810 – October 10, 1885) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
  • He was the first American born Archbishop of New York from 1864 until his death in 1885, having previously served as Bishop of Albany (1847–64).
  • In 1875, McCloskey became the first American cardinal.
  • He served as the first president of St.
  • John's College, now Fordham University, beginning in 1841.

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