John J. Keane

American Catholic archbishop
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John J. Keane

Summary

John J. Keane is a human[1]. He was born in Ballyshannon[2]. He was born on September 22, 1839[3]. He passed away in Dubuque[4]. He died on June 22, 1918[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ballyshannon[2], John J. Keane…
  • John J. Keane passed away in Dubuque[4].
  • John J. Keane was born on September 22, 1839[3].
  • John J. Keane died on June 22, 1918[5].
  • Burial took place at Iowa[9].
  • John J. Keane held citizenship in United States[10].
  • John J. Keane's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • John J. Keane worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • John J. Keane held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dubuque[11].
  • John J. Keane held the position of diocesan bishop[12].
  • John J. Keane held the position of titular bishop[13].
  • John J. Keane held the position of titular archbishop[14].
  • John J. Keane held the position of titular archbishop[15].
  • John J. Keane was employed by Harvard University[16].
  • John J. Keane's education included a stint at St. Charles College, Maryland[17].
  • John J. Keane was educated at St. Mary's Seminary and University[18].
  • John J. Keane received the honorary doctorate at the Laval University[19].
  • John J. Keane's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • John J. Keane is recorded as male[21].
  • John J. Keane's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • John J. Keane's Commons category is recorded as John Joseph Keane[23].
  • John J. Keane's family name is recorded as Keane[24].
  • John J. Keane's given name is recorded as John[25].
  • John J. Keane's given name is recorded as Joseph[26].
  • John J. Keane's work location is recorded as Richmond[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John J. Keane was born in Ballyshannon[2]. He was born on September 22, 1839[3].

Education

Educated at St. Charles College, Maryland[17], a Catholic seminary[28], in United States[29], founded in 1848[30] and St. Mary's Seminary and University[18], a Catholic seminary[31], in United States[32], founded in 1805[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Among John J. Keane's employers was Harvard University[16]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dubuque[11]; diocesan bishop[12], an ecclesiastical occupation[34]; titular bishop[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[35]; and titular archbishop[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[36].

Recognition

John J. Keane received the honorary doctorate at the Laval University[19].

Personal Life

John J. Keane's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

John J. Keane died on June 22, 1918[5]. He passed away in Dubuque[4]. Burial took place at Iowa[9].

Why It Matters

John J. Keane ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was John J. Keane born?

Born in Ballyshannon[2], John J. Keane…

Where did John J. Keane die?

John J. Keane passed away in Dubuque[4].

What did John J. Keane do for work?

John J. Keane worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did John J. Keane go to school?

John J. Keane was educated at St. Charles College, Maryland[17] and St. Mary's Seminary and University[18].

What awards did John J. Keane receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate at the Laval University[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship United States
    Given name John, Joseph
    Place of birth Ballyshannon
    Employer Harvard University
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