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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
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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
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