John McCloskey

Catholic cardinal (1810–1885)
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John McCloskey

Summary

John McCloskey is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. He was born on March 10, 1810[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on October 10, 1885[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brooklyn[2], John McCloskey…
  • John McCloskey passed away in New York City[4].
  • John McCloskey was born on March 10, 1810[3].
  • John McCloskey died on October 10, 1885[5].
  • John McCloskey held citizenship in United States[9].
  • John McCloskey's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • John McCloskey worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • John McCloskey held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of New York[10].
  • John McCloskey held the position of cardinal[11].
  • John McCloskey held the position of diocesan bishop[12].
  • John McCloskey held the position of titular bishop[13].
  • John McCloskey held the position of President of Fordham University[14].
  • Among John McCloskey's employers was Fordham University[15].
  • John McCloskey was educated at Mount St. Mary's University[16].
  • John McCloskey was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[17].
  • John McCloskey's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • John McCloskey is recorded as male[19].
  • John McCloskey's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • John McCloskey's Commons category is recorded as John McCloskey[21].
  • John McCloskey's family name is recorded as McCloskey[22].
  • John McCloskey's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John McCloskey's described by source is recorded as The American Portrait Gallery[24].
  • John McCloskey's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].
  • John McCloskey's described by source is recorded as The Catholic Encyclopedia[26].
  • John McCloskey's consecrator is recorded as John Joseph Hughes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John McCloskey's place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. He was born on March 10, 1810[3].

Education

Educated at Mount St. Mary's University[16], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1808[30] and Pontifical Gregorian University[17], a pontifical university[31], in Italy[32], founded in 1551[33], headquartered in Roman College[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. John McCloskey was employed by Fordham University[15]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of New York[10], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[35], in United States[36], founded in 1850[37]; cardinal[11], a title[38]; diocesan bishop[12], an ecclesiastical occupation[39]; titular bishop[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[40]; and President of Fordham University[14].

Personal Life

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

Death and Burial

John McCloskey died on October 10, 1885[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

John McCloskey ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was John McCloskey born?

Born in Brooklyn[2], John McCloskey…

Where did John McCloskey die?

John McCloskey died in New York City[4].

What did John McCloskey do for work?

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

Where did John McCloskey go to school?

John McCloskey was educated at Mount St. Mary's University[16] and Pontifical Gregorian University[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Place of birth Brooklyn
    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
    Position held Roman Catholic Archbishop of New York, cardinal, diocesan bishop +2
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