Ersilio Tonini
Italian cardinal and church leader
Ersilio Tonini served as a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church and held various ecclesiastical positions throughout his career. He was ordained as a priest in 1939 and became the bishop of Faenza in 1975. In 1985, he was elevated to the cardinalate by Pope John Paul II. Tonini actively participated in the Second Vatican Council and contributed to the church's modernization efforts. His pastoral work focused on youth, education, and social issues within the church's mission. He retired in 1997 and continued to be involved in church activities until his death in 2018.
Served as cardinal and bishop
Participated in the Second Vatican Council
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American singer-songwriter, 'Party Doll'
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July 20th, 1933 92 years ago
Died
February 14th, 1999 26 years ago — 65 years old
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Psychologist and academic
Born
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Died
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Born
July 20th, 1921 104 years ago
Died
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Born
July 20th, 1932 93 years ago
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Czech conductor and composer
Born
July 20th, 1910 115 years ago
Died
March 16th, 2004 21 years ago — 93 years old
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Polish businessman and investor
Born
June 24th, 1950 75 years ago
Died
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Born
October 7th, 1876 149 years ago
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Born
August 8th, 1909 116 years ago
Died
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Born
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Born
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