Friedrich Gustav Piffl
Bohemian cardinal and ecclesiastical leader
Born
1864
162 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Czech Republic
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Ordained in 1894, served as the Bishop of Gröbming. Elevated to the Cardinalate in 1921 by Pope Benedict XV. As a cardinal, focused on the Catholic Church's integration into modern society and engaged in significant ecclesiastical diplomacy. Actively participated in the Holy See's activities and church governance until his death in 1932.
Bishop of Gröbming from 1912 to 1921
Elevated to Cardinal in 1921
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