When was Ángel Herrera Oria born?

Ángel Herrera Oria was born on 19 December 1886 in Santander.

What positions has Ángel Herrera Oria held?

Positions held by Ángel Herrera Oria include: cardinal priest (1965–1968); National Consiliarius of the Catholic Association of Propagandists (1949–1955); Roman Catholic Bishop of Malaga (1947–1966); chairperson (1933–1935); newspaper director (1911–1933).

Where did Ángel Herrera Oria study?

Ángel Herrera Oria was educated at University of Valladolid, University of Deusto, University of Salamanca, Universidad Central.

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Ángel Herrera Oria

Spanish journalist, jurist, politician, and cardinal (1886–1968)

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Ángel Herrera Oria was a Spanish journalist and Roman Catholic politician and later a cardinal. He established the Instituto Social León XIII to promote the social doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church and named it in honor of Pope Paul VI who elevated him to the rank of cardinal in 1965.

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Born: 19 December 1886 wd
Place of birth: Santander wd
Died: 28 July 1968 wd
Place of death: Madrid wd
Citizenship: Spain wd
Occupation: politician, journalist, lawyer, Catholic priest, Catholic deacon, Catholic bishop wd
Political party: Acción Popular wd
Education: University of Valladolid, University of Deusto, University of Salamanca, Universidad Central wd

Positions held wd

cardinal priest (22 February 1965 – 28 July 1968)
National Consiliarius of the Catholic Association of Propagandists (1949–1955)
Roman Catholic Bishop of Malaga (24 April 1947 – 27 August 1966)
chairperson (1933–1935)
newspaper director (1911–1933)
president (1909–1935)
journalism teacher

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
Grand Cross of the Order of St. Raymond of Peñafort (1962)

Questions

When was Ángel Herrera Oria born?: Ángel Herrera Oria was born on 19 December 1886 in Santander.
What positions has Ángel Herrera Oria held?: Positions held by Ángel Herrera Oria include: cardinal priest (1965–1968); National Consiliarius of the Catholic Association of Propagandists (1949–1955); Roman Catholic Bishop of Malaga (1947–1966); chairperson (1933–1935); newspaper director (1911–1933).
Where did Ángel Herrera Oria study?: Ángel Herrera Oria was educated at University of Valladolid, University of Deusto, University of Salamanca, Universidad Central.

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