John Timon

American Catholic bishop
Person human Q6260878
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John Timon

Summary

John Timon is a human[1]. Born in Conewago Township[2], he… he was born on February 12, 1797[3]. He died in Buffalo[4]. He died on April 16, 1867[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 (23 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Timon was born in Conewago Township[2].
  • John Timon died in Buffalo[4].
  • John Timon was born on February 12, 1797[3].
  • John Timon died on April 16, 1867[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Joseph Cathedral in Buffalo[9].
  • John Timon worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • John Timon's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • John Timon held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Buffalo[10].
  • John Timon held the position of titular bishop[11].
  • John Timon held the position of apostolic prefect[12].
  • John Timon's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].
  • John Timon is recorded as male[14].
  • John Timon's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • John Timon's Commons category is recorded as John Timon[16].
  • John Timon's religious order is recorded as Congregation of the Mission[17].
  • John Timon's family name is recorded as Timon[18].
  • John Timon's given name is recorded as John[19].
  • John Timon's consecrator is recorded as John Joseph Hughes[20].
  • John Timon's consecrator is recorded as William Walsh[21].
  • John Timon's consecrator is recorded as John McCloskey[22].

Body

Origins and Family

John Timon was born in Conewago Township[2]. He was born on February 12, 1797[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Buffalo[10]; titular bishop[11], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[23]; and apostolic prefect[12], a position[24].

Personal Life

John Timon's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].

Death and Burial

John Timon died on April 16, 1867[5]. He died in Buffalo[4]. Burial took place at St. Joseph Cathedral in Buffalo[9].

Why It Matters

John Timon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25]

FAQs

Where was John Timon born?

Born in Conewago Township[2], John Timon…

Where did John Timon die?

John Timon died in Buffalo[4].

What did John Timon do for work?

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

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . 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. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
    Given name John
    Place of death Buffalo
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