Peter Richard Kenrick
Catholic bishop (1806-1896) · United States · On the map · Religious Figures · Died at 89
Peter Richard Kenrick was an Irish Catholic priest who served as Bishop of St. Louis from 1843 to 1895. The see was made an archdiocese in 1847, when he was called as the first archbishop west of the Mississippi River. The archdiocese covered nearly all the territory of the Louisiana Purchase.
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About this person
He served in this position for nearly 50 years, until months before his death.
Country
United States
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1806 to 1896 · aged 89
