Jean-Baptiste Lamy

French Catholic bishop in the United States (1814–1885)
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Jean-Baptiste Lamy

Summary

Jean-Baptiste Lamy is a human[1]. He was born in Lempdes[2]. He was born on October 11, 1814[3]. He passed away in Santa Fe[4]. He died on February 13, 1885[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and Catholic priest[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy was born in Lempdes[2].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy died in Santa Fe[4].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy was born on October 11, 1814[3].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy died on February 13, 1885[5].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy is buried at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi[9].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy held citizenship in France[10].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy's professions included theologian[6].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Santa Fe[11].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy held the position of titular archbishop[12].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy held the position of bishop of Santa Fe[13].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy held the position of titular bishop[14].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy held the position of vicar apostolic[15].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy is recorded as male[17].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy's Commons category is recorded as Jean-Baptiste Lamy[19].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[20].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy's family name is recorded as Lamy[21].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy's given name is recorded as Jean-Baptiste[22].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy's significant event is recorded as construction[23].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy's described by source is recorded as Lamy of Santa Fe[25].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy's participant in is recorded as First Vatican Council[26].
  • Jean-Baptiste Lamy's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Baptiste Lamy's place of birth was Lempdes[2]. He was born on October 11, 1814[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and Catholic priest[7]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Santa Fe[11]; titular archbishop[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28]; bishop of Santa Fe[13]; titular bishop[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[29]; and vicar apostolic[15], an ecclesiastical occupation[30].

Personal Life

Jean-Baptiste Lamy's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Jean-Baptiste Lamy died on February 13, 1885[5]. He passed away in Santa Fe[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[20]. He is buried at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jean-Baptiste Lamy include Lamy[31], a census-designated place in the United States[32], in United States[33].

Why It Matters

Jean-Baptiste Lamy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Entities named for him include Lamy[31], a census-designated place in the United States[32], in United States[33].

FAQs

Where was Jean-Baptiste Lamy born?

Jean-Baptiste Lamy's place of birth was Lempdes[2].

Where did Jean-Baptiste Lamy die?

Jean-Baptiste Lamy died in Santa Fe[4].

What did Jean-Baptiste Lamy do for work?

Jean-Baptiste Lamy worked as theologian[6] and Catholic priest[7].

References

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

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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