James Hugh Ryan

Catholic archbishop (1886–1948)
Person human Q6136371
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James Hugh Ryan

Summary

James Hugh Ryan is a human[1]. His place of birth was Indianapolis[2]. He was born on December 15, 1886[3]. He passed away in Omaha[4]. He died on January 1, 1948[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James Hugh Ryan's place of birth was Indianapolis[2].
  • James Hugh Ryan passed away in Omaha[4].
  • James Hugh Ryan was born on December 15, 1886[3].
  • James Hugh Ryan was born on 1886[9].
  • James Hugh Ryan died on January 1, 1948[5].
  • James Hugh Ryan held citizenship in United States[10].
  • James Hugh Ryan's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • James Hugh Ryan worked as a writer[7].
  • James Hugh Ryan held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Omaha[11].
  • James Hugh Ryan held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Omaha[12].
  • James Hugh Ryan held the position of titular bishop[13].
  • James Hugh Ryan held the position of rector[14].
  • James Hugh Ryan was educated at Duquesne University[15].
  • James Hugh Ryan's education included a stint at Athenaeum of Ohio – Mount St. Mary's Seminary of the West[16].
  • James Hugh Ryan received the Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[17].
  • James Hugh Ryan was a member of Medieval Academy of America[18].
  • James Hugh Ryan's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • James Hugh Ryan is recorded as male[20].
  • James Hugh Ryan's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • James Hugh Ryan's Commons category is recorded as James Hugh Ryan[22].
  • James Hugh Ryan's family name is recorded as Ryan[23].
  • James Hugh Ryan's given name is recorded as James[24].
  • James Hugh Ryan's given name is recorded as Hugh[25].
  • James Hugh Ryan's described by source is recorded as Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966[26].
  • James Hugh Ryan's consecrator is recorded as Joseph Chartrand[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Hugh Ryan's place of birth was Indianapolis[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 15, 1886[3] and 1886[9].

Education

Educated at Duquesne University[15], a Catholic university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1878[30] and Athenaeum of Ohio – Mount St. Mary's Seminary of the West[16], a Catholic seminary[31], in United States[32], founded in 1829[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and writer[7]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Omaha[11]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Omaha[12], a historical episcopal title[34], in United States[35], founded in 1885[36]; titular bishop[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[37]; and rector[14], an elective office[38].

Recognition

James Hugh Ryan received the Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[17].

Personal Life

James Hugh Ryan's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].

Death and Burial

James Hugh Ryan died on January 1, 1948[5]. He died in Omaha[4].

Why It Matters

James Hugh Ryan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was James Hugh Ryan born?

Born in Indianapolis[2], James Hugh Ryan…

Where did James Hugh Ryan die?

James Hugh Ryan passed away in Omaha[4].

What did James Hugh Ryan do for work?

James Hugh Ryan worked as Catholic priest[6] and writer[7].

Where did James Hugh Ryan go to school?

James Hugh Ryan was educated at Duquesne University[15] and Athenaeum of Ohio – Mount St. Mary's Seminary of the West[16].

What awards did James Hugh Ryan receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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