Benedict Joseph Fenwick

American Catholic bishop
Person human Q4887286
Benedict Joseph Fenwick
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Benedict Joseph Fenwick

Summary

Benedict Joseph Fenwick is a human[1]. He was born in Leonardtown[2]. He was born on September 3, 1782[3]. He died in Holy Cross Church, Boston[4]. He died on August 11, 1846[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], academic administrator[7], educator[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick's place of birth was Leonardtown[2].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick died in Holy Cross Church, Boston[4].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick was born on September 3, 1782[3].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick died on August 11, 1846[5].
  • Burial took place at College of the Holy Cross Cemetery[11].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick worked as an academic administrator[7].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick's professions included educator[8].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick worked as a Catholic bishop[9].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick held the position of President of Georgetown University[13].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick held the position of President of Georgetown University[14].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Boston[15].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick held the position of pastor[16].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick held the position of pastor[17].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick held the position of pastor[18].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick was educated at Georgetown University[19].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick's education included a stint at St. Mary's Seminary and University[20].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick is recorded as male[22].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick's Commons category is recorded as Benedict Joseph Fenwick[24].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick's religious order is recorded as Society of Jesus[25].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick's family name is recorded as Fenwick[26].
  • Benedict Joseph Fenwick's given name is recorded as Benedict[27].

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Origins and Family

Benedict Joseph Fenwick's place of birth was Leonardtown[2]. He was born on September 3, 1782[3].

Education

Educated at Georgetown University[19], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1789[30], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[31] and St. Mary's Seminary and University[20], a Catholic seminary[32], in United States[33], founded in 1805[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], academic administrator[7], educator[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. Positions held include President of Georgetown University[13], a position[35], in United States[36], founded in 1791[37]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Boston[15]; pastor[16], a Christian religious occupation[38]; vicar general[39], an ecclesiastical occupation[40]; and diocesan administrator[41], a position[42].

Personal Life

Benedict Joseph Fenwick's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

Benedict Joseph Fenwick died on August 11, 1846[5]. He died in Holy Cross Church, Boston[4]. He is buried at College of the Holy Cross Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Benedict Joseph Fenwick ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Benedict Joseph Fenwick born?

Benedict Joseph Fenwick was born in Leonardtown[2].

Where did Benedict Joseph Fenwick die?

Benedict Joseph Fenwick passed away in Holy Cross Church, Boston[4].

What did Benedict Joseph Fenwick do for work?

Benedict Joseph Fenwick worked as Catholic priest[6], academic administrator[7], educator[8], and Catholic bishop[9].

Where did Benedict Joseph Fenwick go to school?

Benedict Joseph Fenwick was educated at Georgetown University[19] and St. Mary's Seminary and University[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [39] . wikidata.org.
  13. [41] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [11] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · MetricHistory · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, academic administrator, educator +1
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
    Place of death Holy Cross Church, Boston
    Relative Edward Fenwick
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