John D'Alton

Irish Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and Archbishop of Armagh (1882–1963)
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John D'Alton
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John D'Alton

Summary

John D'Alton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Claremorris[2]. He was born on October 11, 1882[3]. He died in Dublin[4]. He died on February 1, 1963[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], writer[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John D'Alton was born in Claremorris[2].
  • John D'Alton died in Dublin[4].
  • John D'Alton was born on October 11, 1882[3].
  • John D'Alton died on February 1, 1963[5].
  • John D'Alton is buried at St Patrick's Cathedral[10].
  • John D'Alton held citizenship in Ireland[11].
  • John D'Alton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • John D'Alton held citizenship in Irish Free State[13].
  • John D'Alton worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • John D'Alton's professions included writer[7].
  • John D'Alton worked as a Catholic bishop[8].
  • John D'Alton held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Armagh[14].
  • John D'Alton held the position of cardinal[15].
  • John D'Alton held the position of diocesan bishop[16].
  • John D'Alton held the position of titular bishop[17].
  • John D'Alton held the position of President of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference[18].
  • John D'Alton's education included a stint at University College Dublin[19].
  • John D'Alton was educated at Royal University of Ireland[20].
  • John D'Alton's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • John D'Alton is recorded as male[22].
  • John D'Alton's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • John D'Alton's Commons category is recorded as John Francis D'Alton[24].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25].
  • John D'Alton's family name is recorded as D'Alton[26].
  • John D'Alton's given name is recorded as John[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John D'Alton's place of birth was Claremorris[2]. He was born on October 11, 1882[3].

Education

Educated at University College Dublin[19], a public university[28], in Ireland[29], founded in 1854[30], headquartered in Belfield[31] and Royal University of Ireland[20], a collegiate university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1880[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], writer[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Armagh[14]; cardinal[15], a title[35]; diocesan bishop[16], an ecclesiastical occupation[36]; titular bishop[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[37]; and President of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference[18].

Personal Life

John D'Alton's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

John D'Alton died on February 1, 1963[5]. He passed away in Dublin[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25]. He is buried at St Patrick's Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

John D'Alton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was John D'Alton born?

John D'Alton's place of birth was Claremorris[2].

Where did John D'Alton die?

John D'Alton passed away in Dublin[4].

What did John D'Alton do for work?

John D'Alton worked as Catholic priest[6], writer[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did John D'Alton go to school?

John D'Alton was educated at University College Dublin[19] and Royal University of Ireland[20].

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, writer, Catholic bishop
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  2. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, writer, Catholic bishop
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  3. 23d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participant in 1958 conclave, Consistory - 1953, Second Vatican Council: Session One
    Place of burial St Patrick's Cathedral
    Manner of death natural causes
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