John Ireland

Catholic archbishop (1838–1918)
Person human Q774308
John Ireland
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John Ireland

Summary

John Ireland is a human[1]. He was born in County Kilkenny[2]. He was born on September 11, 1838[3]. He died in Saint Paul[4]. He died on September 25, 1918[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], theologian[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (371 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Ireland was born in County Kilkenny[2].
  • John Ireland passed away in Saint Paul[4].
  • John Ireland was born on September 11, 1838[3].
  • John Ireland died on September 25, 1918[5].
  • John Ireland is buried at Calvary Cemetery[10].
  • John Ireland held citizenship in Ireland[11].
  • John Ireland held citizenship in United States[12].
  • John Ireland's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • John Ireland's professions included theologian[7].
  • John Ireland's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • John Ireland held the position of Catholic archbishop[13].
  • John Ireland held the position of titular archbishop[14].
  • John Ireland held the position of diocesan bishop[15].
  • John Ireland held the position of vicar apostolic[16].
  • John Ireland held the position of coadjutor bishop[17].
  • John Ireland's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • John Ireland is recorded as male[19].
  • John Ireland's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • John Ireland's Commons category is recorded as John Ireland (archbishop)[21].
  • John Ireland's family name is recorded as Ireland[22].
  • John Ireland's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John Ireland's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[24].
  • John Ireland's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].
  • John Ireland's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • John Ireland's consecrator is recorded as Thomas Langdon Grace[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in County Kilkenny[2], John Ireland… he was born on September 11, 1838[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], theologian[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include Catholic archbishop[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28]; titular archbishop[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[29]; diocesan bishop[15], an ecclesiastical occupation[30]; vicar apostolic[16], an ecclesiastical occupation[31]; and coadjutor bishop[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[32].

Personal Life

John Ireland's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].

Death and Burial

John Ireland died on September 25, 1918[5]. He passed away in Saint Paul[4]. Burial took place at Calvary Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

John Ireland ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (371 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

FAQs

Where was John Ireland born?

Born in County Kilkenny[2], John Ireland…

Where did John Ireland die?

John Ireland passed away in Saint Paul[4].

What did John Ireland do for work?

John Ireland worked as Catholic priest[6], theologian[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

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. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . 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. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
    Occupation
    Family name Ireland
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