Telesphore Toppo
Catholic cardinal (1939-2023) · India · On the map · Religious Figures · Died at 83
Telesphore Placidus Toppo was an Indian prelate of the Catholic Church and a member of the aboriginal tribal community who was archbishop of the Archdiocese of Ranchi from 1985 to 2018, after serving as coadjutor there for a year. He was bishop of Dumka from 1978 to 1984.
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He was made a cardinal in 2003, the first from India's tribal population.
Country
India
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1939 to 2023 · aged 83
