Mieczysław Halka-Ledóchowski

Russian-Polish cardinal

Mieczysław Halka-Ledóchowski - Russian-Polish cardinal
Born

October 29th, 1822
202 years ago

Died

July 22nd, 1902
123 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Poland

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Ordained as a priest in 1845, served in various parishes in Poland and Russia, and held significant ecclesiastical positions. Appointed as the archbishop of Gniezno, He was involved in church administration and missionary work. Participated in the First Vatican Council, contributing to discussions on church doctrine. Later elevated to cardinal in 1893, significant for leadership within the Catholic Church in Eastern Europe. His tenure emphasized the promotion of education and social welfare within the church.

Served as Archbishop of Gniezno

Participated in the First Vatican Council

Elevated to Cardinal in 1893

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