About Bernard MacMahon
Lived 1680 – 1747 (aged 66–67). Bernard MacMahon was a catholic priest, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.
Dr. Bernard MacMahon (1680–27 May 1747) was Bishop of Clogher 1727–1737 and Archbishop of Armagh 1738–1747.
MacMahon was appointed as Roman Catholic Bishop of Clogher on 17 August 1727, following the death of his predecessor, Hugh MacMahon. Bernard MacMahon was transferred to the position of Archbishop of Armagh on 8 November 1737. In 1741, he would go into hiding as a result of him not promoting a priest to a parish; this would result in a warrant being issued for his arrest. He died in Armagh on 27 May 1747.
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Who was Bernard MacMahon?
Catholic archbishop
When was Bernard MacMahon born?
Bernard MacMahon was born in 1680 in County Monaghan.
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Bernard MacMahon died on 27 May 1747 in Armagh.
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Bernard MacMahon was a catholic priest, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.
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· DBpedia: Bernard MacMahon (bishop)
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