József Samassa
Hungarian cardinal (1828-1912) · Hungary · On the map · Religious Figures · Died at 83
József Samassa was a Hungarian Roman Catholic cardinal who served as the Archbishop of Eger from 1873 until his death. He served as a professor after his ordination and later served as Bishop of Szepes (Spiš), before he was elevated to the Archbishopric of Eger.
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About this person
Pope Pius X named him a cardinal in 1905 as the Cardinal-Priest of San Marco; he received that title twelve months later.
Country
Hungary
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1828 to 1912 · aged 83
