Bernard Agré
Ivorian cardinal and church leader
Served as a prominent cardinal in the Catholic Church. Ordained to the priesthood in 1958, became the first Ivorian bishop of the Diocese of Grand-Bassam in 1977. Elevated to the cardinalate in 2001 by Pope John Paul II, significantly influenced the Catholic community in Ivory Coast and contributed to church matters on a global scale. Active in promoting social justice and dialogue among different faiths throughout a long ecclesiastical career.
Served as the first Ivorian bishop of Grand-Bassam
Elevated to cardinal in 2001
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English diplomat and scholar, Bodleian Library
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March 2nd, 1545 481 years ago
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January 28th, 1613 413 years ago — 67 years old
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March 2nd, 1779 247 years ago
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March 2nd, 1942 84 years ago
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Born
March 2nd, 1968 58 years ago
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Country music singer-songwriter
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Born
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