Edward O'Rourke

Polish bishop (1876–1943)
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Edward O'Rourke
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Edward O'Rourke

Summary

Edward O'Rourke is a human[1]. He was born in Basina[2]. He was born on October 26, 1876[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on January 27, 1943[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward O'Rourke's place of birth was Basina[2].
  • Edward O'Rourke passed away in Rome[4].
  • Edward O'Rourke was born on October 26, 1876[3].
  • Edward O'Rourke died on January 27, 1943[5].
  • Burial took place at Oliwa Cathedral[9].
  • Edward O'Rourke's father was Michael O'Rourke[10].
  • Edward O'Rourke's mother was Aniela Bochwic[11].
  • Edward O'Rourke held citizenship in Poland[12].
  • Edward O'Rourke's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Edward O'Rourke worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Edward O'Rourke held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Riga[13].
  • Edward O'Rourke held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Gdańsk[14].
  • Edward O'Rourke held the position of titular bishop[15].
  • Edward O'Rourke held the position of titular bishop[16].
  • Edward O'Rourke held the position of titular bishop[17].
  • Edward O'Rourke held the position of apostolic administrator[18].
  • Edward O'Rourke's education included a stint at University of Fribourg[19].
  • Edward O'Rourke's education included a stint at University of Latvia[20].
  • Edward O'Rourke was educated at University of Innsbruck[21].
  • Edward O'Rourke was educated at Riga Technical University[22].
  • Edward O'Rourke's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • Edward O'Rourke is recorded as male[24].
  • Edward O'Rourke's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Edward O'Rourke's family is recorded as House of O'Rourke[26].
  • Edward O'Rourke's Commons category is recorded as Eduard O’Rourke[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward O'Rourke's place of birth was Basina[2]. He was born on October 26, 1876[3]. His father was Michael O'Rourke[10]. His mother was Aniela Bochwic[11].

Education

Educated at University of Fribourg[19], a public university[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1889[30]; University of Latvia[20], a public university[31], in Latvia[32], founded in 1919[33], headquartered in Riga[34]; University of Innsbruck[21], a public university[35], in Austria[36], founded in 1669[37], headquartered in Innsbruck[38]; and Riga Technical University[22], a public university[39], in Latvia[40], founded in 1958[41], headquartered in Riga[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Riga[13]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Gdańsk[14], a historical episcopal title[43], founded in 1925[44]; titular bishop[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[45]; and apostolic administrator[18], a position[46].

Personal Life

Edward O'Rourke's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Death and Burial

Edward O'Rourke died on January 27, 1943[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. Burial took place at Oliwa Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Edward O'Rourke has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Edward O'Rourke born?

Born in Basina[2], Edward O'Rourke…

Where did Edward O'Rourke die?

Edward O'Rourke died in Rome[4].

Who were Edward O'Rourke's parents?

Edward O'Rourke's father was Michael O'Rourke[10]. Edward O'Rourke's mother was Aniela Bochwic[11].

What did Edward O'Rourke do for work?

Edward O'Rourke worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did Edward O'Rourke go to school?

Edward O'Rourke was educated at University of Fribourg[19], University of Latvia[20], University of Innsbruck[21], and Riga Technical University[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

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  1. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Internetowy polski słownik biograficzny id edward-aleksander-o-rourke-1876-1943-biskup-ryski-i-gdanski
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  2. 15d ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14578 15014
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  3. 5w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Aniela Bochwic
    Relative Joseph Cornelius O'Rourke
    Country of citizenship Poland
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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