John W. O'Malley

American Catholic historian and Jesuit priest

John W. O'Malley - American Catholic historian and Jesuit priest
Born

June 11th, 1927
98 years ago

Died

September 11th, 2022
3 years ago — 95 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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Born in 1927, an American historian and professor, focused on Catholic history and the Jesuit order. Authored multiple influential books that explored the history of the Catholic Church, including 'A History of the Popes' and 'The First Jesuits'. Served as a professor at Georgetown University and the Weston Jesuit School of Theology, focusing on the intersections of history and theology.

Authored 'A History of the Popes'

Published 'The First Jesuits'

Served as a professor at Georgetown University

Contributed significantly to Catholic historical scholarship

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