biography
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O'Connell, William (Henry)
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| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1859–1944)
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| biography:
| Catholic prelate, born in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. Ordained in 1884, he was rector of the North American College in Rome (from 1895), Bishop of Portland, ME (1901–5), and a Vatican diplomat before becoming Archbishop of Boston (1907). He was made a cardinal in 1911. Known for his extensive building programme, he was a prominent presence and force in Greater Boston religious life throughout his long term as archbishop. |
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