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Brigant Cassian

1889 – 1957

French priest

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Lived 1889 – 1957 (aged 67–68). Brigant Cassian was a catholic priest.

The Reverend Brother Brigant Cassian OBE, FSC (born 1889, Brittany, France – 31 October 1957, Hong Kong) was the priest and education worker in Hong Kong.

He was born in Finistère, Brittany, France in 1889. He was educated in Likes College of the Brothers at Quimper, following by the Junior Novitiate of the Brothers at Nantes in 1900 and completed his senior Novitiate and Scholasticate at Vauxbelets, Quernesey by 1907.

Brother Cassian also participated actively in the public service in Hong Kong. He founded the Hong Kong Teachers' Association and became the President for three years. He was also the co-founder of the Hong Kong Schools Musical Association. In 1954, he helped founding a political organisation Hong Kong Civic Association and became the Chairman of the Association. He also helped founding the United Nations Association of Hong Kong, which later became the political group striving for self-government of Hong Kong.

He died in 1957 of stomach hemorrhage and graved at the St Michael's Catholic Cemetery in Happy Valley, Hong Kong.

In recognition of his service to the public he was honoured by many decorations notably the Order of the British Empire and the Légion d'honneur.

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1889
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Awards
Member of the Order of the British Empire

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Brigant Cassian?

French priest

When was Brigant Cassian born?

Brigant Cassian was born in 1889.

When did Brigant Cassian die?

Brigant Cassian died on 31 October 1957.

What was Brigant Cassian's occupation?

Brigant Cassian was a catholic priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Brigant Cassian

· Wikidata: Q4967212

· DBpedia: Brigant Cassian

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