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Most Rev. Samuel Eccleston

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Samuel Eccleston

Born: June 27, 1801 · Kent County · Died aged 49
Ordained priest: April 24, 1825
Ordained bishop: September 14, 1834
Died: April 22, 1851
Rite: Latin

A priest for 25 years, 11 months

A bishop for 16 years, 7 months

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Jun 1801

Born

June 27, 1801 · Kent County

Apr 1825

Ordained to the Priesthood

April 24, 1825

Mar 1834

Appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Baltimore

March 11, 1834 · Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Sep 1834

Ordained Bishop

September 14, 1834

Most Rev. James Whitfield

Most Rev. James Whitfield

Oct 1834

Appointed Archbishop of Baltimore

October 19, 1834 · Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Apr 1851

Died

April 22, 1851