Joseph Signay

Canadian Roman-Catholic archbishop
Person human Q3185638
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Joseph Signay

Summary

Joseph Signay is a human[1]. His place of birth was Quebec City[2]. He was born on November 8, 1778[3]. He died in Quebec City[4]. He died on October 3, 1850[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 (39 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Signay was born in Quebec City[2].
  • Joseph Signay passed away in Quebec City[4].
  • Joseph Signay was born on November 8, 1778[3].
  • Joseph Signay died on October 3, 1850[5].
  • Burial took place at Notre-Dame Basilica-Cathedral[9].
  • Joseph Signay held citizenship in Canada[10].
  • Joseph Signay's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Joseph Signay's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Joseph Signay held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Québec[11].
  • Joseph Signay held the position of titular archbishop[12].
  • Joseph Signay held the position of coadjutor archbishop[13].
  • Joseph Signay's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].
  • Joseph Signay is recorded as male[15].
  • Joseph Signay's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Joseph Signay's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Signay[17].
  • Joseph Signay's family name is recorded as Signay[18].
  • Joseph Signay's given name is recorded as Joseph[19].
  • Joseph Signay's consecrator is recorded as Bernard-Claude Panet[20].

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Origins and Family

Joseph Signay was born in Quebec City[2]. He was born on November 8, 1778[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Québec[11], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[21], in Canada[22], founded in 1819[23]; titular archbishop[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[24]; and coadjutor archbishop[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[25].

Personal Life

Joseph Signay's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].

Death and Burial

Joseph Signay died on October 3, 1850[5]. He died in Quebec City[4]. He is buried at Notre-Dame Basilica-Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Joseph Signay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Signay born?

Joseph Signay's place of birth was Quebec City[2].

Where did Joseph Signay die?

Joseph Signay passed away in Quebec City[4].

What did Joseph Signay do for work?

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

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Bargioni · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Roman Catholic Archbishop of Québec, titular archbishop, coadjutor archbishop
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  2. 9w ago · Twtw4244 · 2026-07-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Idref id 234963042
    Fast id 1691158
    Family name Signay
    Worldcat entities id E39PBJcwFXpVhcQFPbrdgCCPcP
    + 31 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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