Alfred Jolson

American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church
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Alfred Jolson

Summary

Alfred Jolson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bridgeport[2]. He was born on June 18, 1928[3]. He died in UPMC Mercy[4]. He died on March 21, 1994[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Alfred Jolson was born in Bridgeport[2].
  • Alfred Jolson died in UPMC Mercy[4].
  • Alfred Jolson was born on June 18, 1928[3].
  • Alfred Jolson died on March 21, 1994[5].
  • Alfred Jolson held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Alfred Jolson's professions included theologian[6].
  • Alfred Jolson worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Alfred Jolson's professions included Catholic priest[8].
  • Alfred Jolson worked as a Catholic bishop[9].
  • Alfred Jolson held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Reykjavík[12].
  • Alfred Jolson was employed by Saint Joseph's University[13].
  • Alfred Jolson was employed by Roman Catholic Diocese of Reykjavík[14].
  • Alfred Jolson's education included a stint at Harvard University[15].
  • Alfred Jolson was educated at Boston College[16].
  • Alfred Jolson was educated at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry[17].
  • Alfred Jolson's education included a stint at Pontifical Gregorian University[18].
  • Alfred Jolson's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Alfred Jolson is recorded as male[20].
  • Alfred Jolson's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Alfred Jolson's Commons category is recorded as Alfred James Jolson[22].
  • Alfred Jolson's religious order is recorded as Society of Jesus[23].
  • Alfred Jolson's family name is recorded as Jolson[24].
  • Alfred Jolson's given name is recorded as Alfred[25].
  • Alfred Jolson's given name is recorded as James[26].
  • Alfred Jolson's described by source is recorded as Alfred J. Jolson; Bishop of Reykjavik, 65[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bridgeport[2], Alfred Jolson… he was born on June 18, 1928[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Boston College[16], a college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1863[34], headquartered in Chestnut Hill[35]; Boston College School of Theology and Ministry[17], a seminary[36], in United States[37], founded in 2008[38]; and Pontifical Gregorian University[18], a pontifical university[39], in Italy[40], founded in 1551[41], headquartered in Roman College[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. Employers include Saint Joseph's University[13], a university[43], in United States[44], founded in 1851[45] and Roman Catholic Diocese of Reykjavík[14], a diocese of the Catholic Church[46], in Iceland[47], founded in 1923[48], headquartered in Reykjavík[49]. Alfred Jolson held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Reykjavík[12].

Personal Life

Alfred Jolson's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].

Death and Burial

Alfred Jolson died on March 21, 1994[5]. He died in UPMC Mercy[4].

Why It Matters

Alfred Jolson has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Alfred Jolson born?

Alfred Jolson was born in Bridgeport[2].

Where did Alfred Jolson die?

Alfred Jolson passed away in UPMC Mercy[4].

What did Alfred Jolson do for work?

Alfred Jolson worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], and Catholic bishop[9].

Where did Alfred Jolson go to school?

Alfred Jolson was educated at Harvard University[15], Boston College[16], Boston College School of Theology and Ministry[17], and Pontifical Gregorian University[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Alfred J. Jolson; Bishop of Reykjavik, 65. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Alfred J. Jolson; Bishop of Reykjavik, 65. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Alfred J. Jolson; Bishop of Reykjavik, 65. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Alfred J. Jolson; Bishop of Reykjavik, 65. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Alfred J. Jolson; Bishop of Reykjavik, 65. wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Alfred J. Jolson; Bishop of Reykjavik, 65. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Alfred J. Jolson; Bishop of Reykjavik, 65. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id 428380, 713855
    Country of citizenship United States
    Given name Alfred, James
    Religious order Society of Jesus
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