When was Pierre-Marie Gerlier born?

Pierre-Marie Gerlier was born on 14 January 1880 in Versailles.

What positions has Pierre-Marie Gerlier held?

Positions held by Pierre-Marie Gerlier include: president (1938–1945); Cardinal-Priest of Trinité des Monts (1937–1965); Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lyon (1937–1965); Roman Catholic Bishop of Tarbes et Lourdes (1929–1937); cardinal.

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Pierre-Marie Gerlier

Catholic cardinal (1880–1965)

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Pierre-Marie Gerlier was a French Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Lyon from 1937 until his death, was Primate of Gaul and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1937.

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Born: 14 January 1880 wd
Place of birth: Versailles wd
Died: 17 January 1965 wd
Place of death: 5th arrondissement of Lyon wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: Catholic priest, lawyer, Catholic deacon, Catholic bishop wd

Positions held wd

president (1938–1945)
Cardinal-Priest of Trinité des Monts (13 December 1937 – 17 January 1965)
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lyon (30 July 1937 – 17 January 1965)
Roman Catholic Bishop of Tarbes et Lourdes (14 May 1929 – 30 July 1937)
cardinal

Awards wd

Righteous Among the Nations (1981)
honorary doctorate at the Laval University (1947)

Questions

When was Pierre-Marie Gerlier born?: Pierre-Marie Gerlier was born on 14 January 1880 in Versailles.
What positions has Pierre-Marie Gerlier held?: Positions held by Pierre-Marie Gerlier include: president (1938–1945); Cardinal-Priest of Trinité des Monts (1937–1965); Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lyon (1937–1965); Roman Catholic Bishop of Tarbes et Lourdes (1929–1937); cardinal.

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