Aires de Ornelas e Vasconcelos

Portuguese Archbishop of Angra

Aires de Ornelas e Vasconcelos - Portuguese Archbishop of Angra
Born

September 18th, 1837
187 years ago

Died

November 28th, 1880
144 years ago — 43 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Portugal

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Served as the Archbishop of Angra from 1894 until 1900. Contributed to the Catholic Church's administration and community engagement on the Azores islands. Played a significant role in church reforms during tenure. Focused on education and religious outreach, enhancing the church’s presence in local communities.

Served as Archbishop of Angra

Promoted church reforms

Enhanced education initiatives

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