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Giacomo Lercaro

Italian cardinal (1891-1976)

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Giacomo Lercaro was an Italian cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who served as Archbishop of Ravenna from 1947 to 1952, and Archbishop of Bologna from 1952 to 1968. Pope Pius XII made him a cardinal in 1953.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Quinto al Mare wd
Died
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Place of death
Bologna wd
Citizenship
Italy, Kingdom of Italy wd
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop wd
Education
Pontifical Biblical Institute wd

Positions held wd

  • president (1964–1968)
  • cardinal (since 12 January 1953)
  • Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bologna (19 April 1952 – 12 February 1968)
  • Catholic archbishop (since 19 March 1947)
  • Roman Catholic Archbishop of Ravenna-Cervia (since 31 January 1947)

Questions

When was Giacomo Lercaro born?
Giacomo Lercaro was born on 28 October 1891 in Quinto al Mare.
What positions has Giacomo Lercaro held?
Positions held by Giacomo Lercaro include: president (1964–1968); cardinal (since 12 January 1953); Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bologna (1952–1968); Catholic archbishop (since 19 March 1947); Roman Catholic Archbishop of Ravenna-Cervia (since 31 January 1947).
Where did Giacomo Lercaro study?
Giacomo Lercaro was educated at Pontifical Biblical Institute.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Giacomo Lercaro · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q377093 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Giacomo Lercaro 1.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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