Gustave-Joseph Deswazières
French missionary to China
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Gustave-Joseph Deswazières was born on October 14, 1882[1], in Tourcoing[2]. He died on February 22, 1959[3], in Tourcoing[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], missionary[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[9]
- Position held: diocesan bishop[10], titular bishop[11], vicar apostolic[12]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[13]
- Member of: Paris Foreign Missions Society[14]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Gustave Deswazières[17]
- Family name: Deswazières[18]
- Given name: Gustave[19]
- Consecrator: Jean Budes de Guébriant[20], Charles-Albert-Joseph Lecomte[21], Achille Liénart[22]
FAQs
Where was Gustave-Joseph Deswazières born?
Gustave-Joseph Deswazières's place of birth was Tourcoing[2].
Where did Gustave-Joseph Deswazières die?
Gustave-Joseph Deswazières passed away in Tourcoing[4].
What did Gustave-Joseph Deswazières do for work?
Gustave-Joseph Deswazières worked as a Catholic priest[5], missionary[6], and Catholic bishop[7].
What awards did Gustave-Joseph Deswazières receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[13].