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Cardinal Francis Spellman
1889–1967Whitman, MAItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
Archbishop of New York 1939-1967
Biography
Archbishop of New York 1939-1967; Cardinal; Military Vicar; most powerful Catholic in America for 3 decades. Archbishop of New York for 28 years; Military Vicar during WWII, Korea, Vietnam; confidant of presidents
Notable For
- Archbishop of New York 1939-1967
- Cardinal
- Military Vicar
- most powerful Catholic in America for 3 decades
Honors & Recognition
- Archbishop of New York for 28 years
- Military Vicar during WWII, Korea, Vietnam
- confidant of presidents
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cardinal Francis Spellman Italian?
Yes — Cardinal Francis Spellman is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. Archbishop of New York 1939-1967
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Religion & Faith
- Specialty
- Catholicism
- Years
- 1889–1967
- Birth Place
- Whitman, MA
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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