Patrick O'Boyle

Catholic cardinal (1896–1987)
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Patrick O'Boyle
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Patrick O'Boyle

Summary

Patrick O'Boyle is a human[1]. His place of birth was Scranton[2]. He was born on July 18, 1896[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on September 10, 1987[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, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Scranton[2], Patrick O'Boyle…
  • Patrick O'Boyle died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Patrick O'Boyle was born on July 18, 1896[3].
  • Patrick O'Boyle died on September 10, 1987[5].
  • Patrick O'Boyle died on August 10, 1987[9].
  • Patrick O'Boyle held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Patrick O'Boyle worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Patrick O'Boyle's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Patrick O'Boyle held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington[11].
  • Patrick O'Boyle held the position of cardinal[12].
  • Patrick O'Boyle was educated at Fordham University[13].
  • Patrick O'Boyle's education included a stint at Columbia University School of Social Work[14].
  • Patrick O'Boyle was educated at Saint Joseph's Seminary[15].
  • Patrick O'Boyle was educated at University of Scranton[16].
  • Patrick O'Boyle received the James Cardinal Gibbons Medal[17].
  • Patrick O'Boyle received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[18].
  • Patrick O'Boyle's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Patrick O'Boyle is recorded as male[20].
  • Patrick O'Boyle's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Patrick O'Boyle's Commons category is recorded as Patrick O'Boyle[22].
  • Patrick O'Boyle's family name is recorded as O'Boyle[23].
  • Patrick O'Boyle's given name is recorded as Patrick[24].
  • Patrick O'Boyle's consecrator is recorded as Francis Spellman[25].
  • Patrick O'Boyle's consecrator is recorded as John Michael McNamara[26].
  • Patrick O'Boyle's consecrator is recorded as Henry Klonowski[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Scranton[2], Patrick O'Boyle… he was born on July 18, 1896[3].

Education

Educated at Fordham University[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1841[30], headquartered in New York City[31]; Columbia University School of Social Work[14], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1898[34]; Saint Joseph's Seminary[15], a Catholic seminary[35], in United States[36], founded in 1896[37]; and University of Scranton[16], a university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1888[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington[11] and cardinal[12], a title[41].

Recognition

Awards received include James Cardinal Gibbons Medal[17], a medallion[42], in United States[43], founded in 1949[44] and Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[18], a grade of an order[45], in Spain[46].

Personal Life

Patrick O'Boyle's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 10, 1987[5] and August 10, 1987[9]. Patrick O'Boyle passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Why It Matters

Patrick O'Boyle ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Patrick O'Boyle born?

Patrick O'Boyle's place of birth was Scranton[2].

Where did Patrick O'Boyle die?

Patrick O'Boyle died in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Patrick O'Boyle do for work?

Patrick O'Boyle worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did Patrick O'Boyle go to school?

Patrick O'Boyle was educated at Fordham University[13], Columbia University School of Social Work[14], Saint Joseph's Seminary[15], and University of Scranton[16].

What awards did Patrick O'Boyle receive?

Honors received include James Cardinal Gibbons Medal[17] and Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[18].

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  12. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [19] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [9] . webdept.fiu.edu. webdept.fiu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [46] . 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. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 24d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Washington, D.C.
    Citizenship
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
    Consecrator Francis Spellman, John Michael McNamara, Henry Klonowski
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