About Augusto da Silva
Lived 1876 – 1968 (aged 92). Augusto da Silva was a Brazilian theologian, catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Augusto Álvaro da Silva (April 8, 1876 – August 14, 1968) was a Brazilian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of São Salvador da Bahia from 1924 until his death in 1968, and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1953 by Pope Pius XII.
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Who was Augusto da Silva?
Catholic cardinal (1876–1968)
When was Augusto da Silva born?
Augusto da Silva was born on 8 April 1876 in Recife.
When did Augusto da Silva die?
Augusto da Silva died on 14 August 1968 in Salvador.
What was Augusto da Silva's occupation?
Augusto da Silva was a theologian, catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Augusto da Silva?
Augusto da Silva was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Augusto da Silva. https://biography.guide/augusto-da-silva/
MLA: "Augusto da Silva." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/augusto-da-silva/.
Chicago: "Augusto da Silva." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/augusto-da-silva/.
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