Richard Pius Miles
Catholic bishop (1791-1860) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richard Pius Miles, O.P. (May 17, 1791 – February 21, 1860) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the first bishop of the Diocese of Nashville in Tennessee from 1838 until his death in 1860.
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Richard Pius Miles O.P | |
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Bishop of Nashville | |
Church | Roman Catholic Church |
See | Diocese of Nashville |
In office | September 16, 1838 – February 17, 1860 |
Predecessor | none |
Successor | James Whelan |
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Ordination | September 21, 1816 |
Consecration | September 16, 1838 |
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Born | (1791-05-17)May 17, 1791 |
Died | February 21, 1860(1860-02-21) (aged 68) Nashville, Tennessee, US |
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