Bernardin Gantin
Beninese Catholic prelate and Servant of God (1922-2008) · Benin · On the map · Religious Figures · Died at 86
Bernardin Gantin was a Beninese Catholic prelate who held senior positions in the Roman Curia for twenty years and the highest position in the College of Cardinals for nine years. His prominence in the hierarchy of the Church was unprecedented for an African and has been equaled by few non-Italians.
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2008Died13 May 20082003Commander of the Legion of HonourAward2001Grand Cross of the National Order of BeninAward1996Grand Officer of the Order of the White LionAward1993Named Dean of the College of CardinalsOffice5 June 1993 to 30 November 2002Named Cardinal-bishop of OstiaOffice1 January 1993 to 1 January 20021988Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak CrownAward1986Named Cardinal-bishopOffice29 September 1986 to 13 May 20081977Named CardinalOffice27 June 19771960Named Catholic archbishopOffice5 January 1960 to 28 June 19711956Named Auxiliary bishopOffice11 December 1956 to 5 January 1960Named Titular bishopOffice11 December 1956 to 5 January 19601922Born8 May 1922
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Benin
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1922 to 2008 · aged 86
