John A. Floersh
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John Alexander Floersh (October 5, 1886 – June 11, 1968) was an American bishop of the Roman Catholic Church. Becoming Bishop of Louisville in 1924, he was elevated to the rank of archbishop in 1937 and served until his retirement in 1967.
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John Alexander Floersh | |
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Archbishop emeritus of Louisville | |
Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Louisville |
Predecessor | Denis O'Donaghue |
Successor | Thomas Joseph McDonough |
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Ordination | June 10, 1911 (1911-06-10) |
Consecration | April 8, 1923 (1923-04-08) by Giovanni Bonzano |
Rank | 21st |
Personal details | |
Born | John Alexander Floersh (1886-10-05)October 5, 1886 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | June 11, 1968(1968-06-11) (aged 81) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Buried | Calvary Cemetery Louisville, Kentucky |
Nationality | American |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Parents | John Floersh Minnie Floersh (née Alexander) |
Alma mater | Pontifical Urbaniana University |
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