Johannes de Jong
Dutch cardinal and ecclesiastical leader
Born
September 10th, 1885
140 years ago
Died
1955
70 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Netherlands
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Served as a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. Held significant roles within the church, including being appointed as the Archbishop of Utrecht. Played a crucial role in the Catholic Church in the Netherlands during challenging times, particularly during World War II and its aftermath. Engaged actively in church matters and contributed to ecclesiastical governance, shaping religious practices and policies in the region.
Served as Archbishop of Utrecht
Participated in Vatican II
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