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Aimé-Victor-François Guilbert

1812 – 1889

French cardinal

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Lived 1812 – 1889 (aged 76). Aimé-Victor-François Guilbert was a French catholic priest, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.

Aimé-Victor-François Guilbert (15 November 1812 – 16 August 1889) was a French Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Gap from 1867 to 1879, Bishop of Amiens from 1879 to 1883, and as Archbishop of Bordeaux from 1879 until his death. He was raised to the rank of cardinal in 1889.

Biography Aimé-Victor-François Guilbert was born in Cerisy-la-Forêt on 15 November 1812. He was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Coutances on 17 December 1836. He taught at the minor seminaries in Coutances and Mandeville, then led the minor seminaries in Mortain and Valogne, where he became archpriest in 1855.

Pope Leo XIII confirmed his appointment as Bishop of Amiens on 22 September 1879

Guilbert died less than three months later on 16 August 1889 in Gap, where he had consecrated the new bishop, Prosper-Amable Berthet, on 1 August. He had not visited Rome to receive his red biretta and be assigned his titular church.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Catholic archbishop, Cardinal, Bishop of Amiens, Diocesan bishop
Awards
Officer of the Legion of Honour

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Aimé-Victor-François Guilbert?

French cardinal (1812-1889)

When was Aimé-Victor-François Guilbert born?

Aimé-Victor-François Guilbert was born on 15 November 1812 in France.

When did Aimé-Victor-François Guilbert die?

Aimé-Victor-François Guilbert died on 15 August 1889 in Gap.

What was Aimé-Victor-François Guilbert's occupation?

Aimé-Victor-François Guilbert was a catholic priest, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Aimé-Victor-François Guilbert?

Aimé-Victor-François Guilbert was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Aimé-Victor-François Guilbert

· Wikidata: Q2518222

· DBpedia: Aimé-Victor-François Guilbert

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