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Felix Cicaterri

1804 – 1873

3rd president of Santa Clara University

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Lived 1804 – 1873 (aged 69). Felix Cicaterri was an American religious.

Felix Cicaterri, (S.J.) (July 3, 1804 – July 15, 1873) was the third president of Santa Clara University, California, United States. He was also a one-time rector of Verona's Jesuit College. In 1848 he was made president of the Jesuit College at Vienna now the University of Vienna. After immigrating to the United States, he was a professor of divinity at St. John's College in Fordham, New York. Later he taught philosophy at Georgetown College in the United States.

On March 11, 1857, Cicaterri was appointed Santa Clara University's third president and inherited the financial woes created by construction projects. Cicaterri was removed from the University's presidency in 1861 due to Rome's displeasure.

On August 15, 1869, Cicaterri became the sixteenth master of novices of the Jesuits' Maryland Province, succeeding Joseph O'Callaghan. He held this position until he was succeeded by James A. Ward on February 23, 1872. In January 1873, he was sent to the College of the Sacred Heart in Woodstock, Maryland, where he died July 15, 1873.

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President of Santa Clara University, Master of novices
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Santa Clara University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Felix Cicaterri?

3rd president of Santa Clara University

When was Felix Cicaterri born?

Felix Cicaterri was born on 3 July 1804 in Venice.

When did Felix Cicaterri die?

Felix Cicaterri died on 15 July 1873 in Woodstock.

What was Felix Cicaterri's occupation?

Felix Cicaterri was a religious.

What nationality was Felix Cicaterri?

Felix Cicaterri was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Felix Cicaterri

· Wikidata: Q5442168

· DBpedia: Felix Cicaterri

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