Brian Ashby

5th Roman Catholic bishop of Christchurch, New Zealand
Person human Q4962998
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Brian Ashby

Summary

Brian Ashby is a human[1]. Born in Belfast[2], he… he was born on +1923-11-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Christchurch[4]. He died on +1988-06-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Brian Ashby was born in Belfast[2].
  • Brian Ashby passed away in Christchurch[4].
  • Brian Ashby was born on +1923-11-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Brian Ashby died on +1988-06-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Bromley Cemetery[9].
  • Brian Ashby held citizenship in New Zealand[10].
  • Brian Ashby worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Brian Ashby worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Brian Ashby held the position of diocesan bishop[11].
  • Brian Ashby was educated at Holy Cross College[12].
  • Brian Ashby received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].
  • Brian Ashby's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].
  • Brian Ashby is recorded as male[15].
  • Brian Ashby's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Brian Ashby's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0g9vky2[17].
  • Brian Ashby's family name is recorded as Ashby[18].
  • Brian Ashby's given name is recorded as Brian[19].
  • Brian Ashby's Catholic Hierarchy person ID is recorded as ashby[20].
  • Brian Ashby's consecrator is recorded as Peter McKeefry[21].
  • Brian Ashby's consecrator is recorded as James Michael Liston[22].
  • Brian Ashby's consecrator is recorded as Owen Snedden[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Brian Ashby's place of birth was Belfast[2]. He was born on +1923-11-10T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Brian Ashby was educated at Holy Cross College[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Brian Ashby held the position of diocesan bishop[11].

Recognition

Brian Ashby received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].

Personal Life

Brian Ashby's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].

Death and Burial

Brian Ashby died on +1988-06-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Christchurch[4]. Burial took place at Bromley Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Brian Ashby ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Brian Ashby born?

Brian Ashby was born in Belfast[2].

Where did Brian Ashby die?

Brian Ashby passed away in Christchurch[4].

What did Brian Ashby do for work?

Brian Ashby worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did Brian Ashby go to school?

Brian Ashby was educated at Holy Cross College[12].

What awards did Brian Ashby receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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