John Joseph Kain

American Catholic archbishop (1841-1903)
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John Joseph Kain
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John Joseph Kain

Summary

John Joseph Kain is a human[1]. Born in Martinsburg[2], he… he was born on May 31, 1841[3]. He passed away in St. Louis[4]. He died on October 13, 1903[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • John Joseph Kain's place of birth was Martinsburg[2].
  • John Joseph Kain passed away in St. Louis[4].
  • John Joseph Kain was born on May 31, 1841[3].
  • John Joseph Kain died on October 13, 1903[5].
  • John Joseph Kain is buried at Calvary Cemetery[9].
  • John Joseph Kain held citizenship in United States[10].
  • John Joseph Kain's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • John Joseph Kain's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • John Joseph Kain held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of St. Louis[11].
  • John Joseph Kain held the position of titular archbishop[12].
  • John Joseph Kain held the position of diocesan bishop[13].
  • John Joseph Kain was educated at St. Mary's Seminary and University[14].
  • John Joseph Kain's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].
  • John Joseph Kain is recorded as male[16].
  • John Joseph Kain's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Joseph Kain's Commons category is recorded as John Joseph Kain[18].
  • John Joseph Kain's family name is recorded as Kain[19].
  • John Joseph Kain's given name is recorded as John Joseph[20].
  • John Joseph Kain's given name is recorded as John[21].
  • John Joseph Kain's consecrator is recorded as James Roosevelt Bayley[22].
  • John Joseph Kain's consecrator is recorded as Thomas Albert Andrew Becker[23].
  • John Joseph Kain's consecrator is recorded as James Gibbons[24].

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Origins and Family

John Joseph Kain's place of birth was Martinsburg[2]. He was born on May 31, 1841[3].

Education

John Joseph Kain's education included a stint at St. Mary's Seminary and University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of St. Louis[11]; titular archbishop[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[25]; and diocesan bishop[13], an ecclesiastical occupation[26].

Personal Life

John Joseph Kain's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].

Death and Burial

John Joseph Kain died on October 13, 1903[5]. He died in St. Louis[4]. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

John Joseph Kain has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

FAQs

Where was John Joseph Kain born?

Born in Martinsburg[2], John Joseph Kain…

Where did John Joseph Kain die?

John Joseph Kain passed away in St. Louis[4].

What did John Joseph Kain do for work?

John Joseph Kain worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did John Joseph Kain go to school?

John Joseph Kain was educated at St. Mary's Seminary and University[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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