William Patrick Whelan

Roman Catholic archbishop
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William Patrick Whelan

Summary

William Patrick Whelan is a human[1]. He was born in Wakkerstroom[2]. He was born on April 29, 1907[3]. He passed away in Bloemfontein[4]. He died on February 10, 1966[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Wakkerstroom[2], William Patrick Whelan…
  • William Patrick Whelan died in Bloemfontein[4].
  • William Patrick Whelan was born on April 29, 1907[3].
  • William Patrick Whelan died on February 10, 1966[5].
  • William Patrick Whelan's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • William Patrick Whelan worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • William Patrick Whelan held the position of Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bloemfontein[8].
  • William Patrick Whelan held the position of diocesan bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Johannesburg[9].
  • William Patrick Whelan held the position of titular bishop[10].
  • William Patrick Whelan held the position of vicar apostolic[11].
  • William Patrick Whelan's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[12].
  • William Patrick Whelan is recorded as male[13].
  • William Patrick Whelan's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • William Patrick Whelan's religious order is recorded as Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate[15].
  • William Patrick Whelan's family name is recorded as Whelan[16].
  • William Patrick Whelan's given name is recorded as William[17].
  • William Patrick Whelan's given name is recorded as Patrick[18].
  • William Patrick Whelan's consecrator is recorded as David O'Leary[19].
  • William Patrick Whelan's consecrator is recorded as Herman Joseph Meysing[20].
  • William Patrick Whelan's consecrator is recorded as Denis Hurley[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wakkerstroom[2], William Patrick Whelan… he was born on April 29, 1907[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bloemfontein[8]; diocesan bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Johannesburg[9]; titular bishop[10], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[22]; and vicar apostolic[11], an ecclesiastical occupation[23].

Personal Life

William Patrick Whelan's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[12].

Death and Burial

William Patrick Whelan died on February 10, 1966[5]. He died in Bloemfontein[4].

FAQs

Where was William Patrick Whelan born?

William Patrick Whelan's place of birth was Wakkerstroom[2].

Where did William Patrick Whelan die?

William Patrick Whelan passed away in Bloemfontein[4].

What did William Patrick Whelan do for work?

William Patrick Whelan worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Religious order Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/53381|batch #53381]]: add religious order from Catholic Hierarchy"
  2. 4d ago · Bargioni · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Bloemfontein
    Wikidata description Roman Catholic archbishop
    Sex or gender male
    Position held Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bloemfontein, diocesan bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Johannesburg, titular bishop +1
    + 12 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/53268|batch #53268]]: add P1810 to P1047"
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