Mathias Loras
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Mathias Loras (August 30, 1792 – February 19, 1858) was French Catholic priest in the United States who served as the first Bishop of Dubuque, in what would become the state of Iowa.
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Mathias Loras | |
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Bishop of Dubuque | |
Church | Roman Catholic Church |
See | Dubuque |
In office | July 28, 1837 – February 20, 1858 |
Predecessor | None |
Successor | Clement Smyth |
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Ordination | November 12, 1815 by Joseph Fesch |
Consecration | December 10, 1837 by Michael Portier |
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Born | (1792-08-30)August 30, 1792 |
Died | February 19, 1858(1858-02-19) (aged 65) Dubuque, Iowa, U.S. |
Previous post(s) | President of Spring Hill College (1830–1832) |
Motto | O Crux Ave Spes Unica (Hail, oh cross, our only hope) |
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