Joannes Gijsen
Dutch bishop and church leader
Born
October 7th, 1932
92 years ago
Died
June 24th, 2013
12 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Netherlands
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Born in 1932, served as a bishop in the Netherlands. Held the position of the Bishop of Roermond from 1983 until retirement in 2001. Played a significant role in church and community matters, contributing to discussions on various theological and social issues during his tenure.
Bishop of Roermond from 1983 to 2001
Active participation in church discussions
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