Michael Putney

Australian bishop (1946-2014)
Person human Q652742
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Michael Putney

Summary

Michael Putney is a human[1]. Born in Gladstone[2], he… he was born on June 20, 1946[3]. He died in Townsville[4]. He died on March 28, 2014[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gladstone[2], Michael Putney…
  • Michael Putney died in Townsville[4].
  • Michael Putney was born on June 20, 1946[3].
  • Michael Putney died on March 28, 2014[5].
  • Michael Putney held citizenship in Australia[9].
  • Michael Putney worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Michael Putney worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Michael Putney held the position of auxiliary bishop[10].
  • Michael Putney held the position of diocesan bishop[11].
  • Michael Putney held the position of titular bishop[12].
  • Michael Putney was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[13].
  • Michael Putney was educated at St Columban's College[14].
  • Michael Putney received the Member of the Order of Australia[15].
  • Michael Putney's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Michael Putney is recorded as male[17].
  • Michael Putney's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Michael Putney's Commons category is recorded as Michael Putney (bishop)[19].
  • The cause of death was stomach cancer[20].
  • Michael Putney's family name is recorded as Putney[21].
  • Michael Putney's given name is recorded as Michael[22].
  • Michael Putney's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Michael Putney's consecrator is recorded as John Bathersby[24].
  • Michael Putney's consecrator is recorded as Francis Roberts Rush[25].
  • Michael Putney's consecrator is recorded as Bill Morris[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Michael Putney's place of birth was Gladstone[2]. He was born on June 20, 1946[3].

Education

Educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[13], a pontifical university[27], in Italy[28], founded in 1551[29], headquartered in Roman College[30] and St Columban's College[14], a secondary school[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1928[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include auxiliary bishop[10], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[34]; diocesan bishop[11], an ecclesiastical occupation[35]; and titular bishop[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[36].

Recognition

Michael Putney received the Member of the Order of Australia[15].

Personal Life

Michael Putney's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Michael Putney died on March 28, 2014[5]. He passed away in Townsville[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[20].

Why It Matters

Michael Putney is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Michael Putney born?

Michael Putney was born in Gladstone[2].

Where did Michael Putney die?

Michael Putney passed away in Townsville[4].

What did Michael Putney do for work?

Michael Putney worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did Michael Putney go to school?

Michael Putney was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[13] and St Columban's College[14].

What awards did Michael Putney receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of Australia[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Australian Honours Search Facility. honours.pmc.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 5d ago · Hoefler50 · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
    Citizenship
    Family name Putney
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