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Religion & Faith
John Boniface Antonelli
1806–1879Sonnino, ItalyFirst-generation immigrantHistoric
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Why Included
First Italian-born American cardinal
Biography
First Italian-born American cardinal; served under Pope Pius IX; important in American Catholic Church history. First Italian-born Cardinal serving in the United States
Notable For
- First Italian-born American cardinal
- served under Pope Pius IX
- important in American Catholic Church history
Honors & Recognition
- First Italian-born Cardinal serving in the United States
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Boniface Antonelli Italian?
Yes — John Boniface Antonelli is of Italian heritage with roots in Lazio. First Italian-born American cardinal
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Religion & Faith
- Specialty
- Catholicism
- Years
- 1806–1879
- Birth Place
- Sonnino, Italy
- Origin
- First-generation immigrant
- Regional Ancestry
- Lazio
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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