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Auguste Lemmonier

1839 – 1874

Catholic priest

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About Auguste Lemmonier

Lived 1839 – 1874 (aged 35).

Auguste Lemonnier, C.S.C. (April 12, 1839 – October 29, 1874) was a French-American Catholic priest who served as president of the University of Notre Dame from 1872 to 1874.

Early life and education The nephew of Fr Edward Sorin, he traveled from France to Notre Dame in February 1861, where he completed his seminary studies and was ordained a priest on November 4, 1863. At Notre Dame, he was Prefect of Discipline (1863-1865) and Prefect of Religion (1865-1866).

President of the University of Notre Dame During his tenure as president and vice-president, Lemonnier strengthened the university's curriculum by adding more courses and faculty in math and the sciences. He began construction of the university library (now Bond Hall), which was named in his honor. He was amicable and beloved by the student body for his closeness to the needs of students. He died in office, at the young age of thirty five.

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Who was Auguste Lemmonier?

Catholic priest

When was Auguste Lemmonier born?

Auguste Lemmonier was born on 12 April 1839 in Ahuillé.

When did Auguste Lemmonier die?

Auguste Lemmonier died on 29 October 1874 in Notre Dame.

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· Wikipedia: Auguste Lemmonier

· Wikidata: Q44749591

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