Burkard Huwiler
Swiss Catholic missionary bishop (1868-1956)
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Summary
Burkard Huwiler was born on April 7, 1868[1], in Buttwil[2]. He died on October 1, 1956[3], in Bukoba[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6].
Key Facts
- Date of death: October 1, 1954[7]
- Place of burial: Tanzania[8]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[9]
- Position held: titular bishop[10], vicar apostolic[11]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[12], Catholicism[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Religious order: White Fathers[15]
- Family name: Huwiler[16]
- Given name: Burkard[17], Burkhard[18]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Buttwil[19]
- Consecrator: Joseph Sweens[20], Henri Streicher[21], Edouard Michaud[22]
FAQs
Where was Burkard Huwiler born?
Burkard Huwiler was born in Buttwil[2].
Where did Burkard Huwiler die?
Burkard Huwiler died in Bukoba[4].
What did Burkard Huwiler do for work?
Burkard Huwiler worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6].