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Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso

1925 – 2008

Chilean Roman Catholic bishop

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About Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso

Lived 1925 – 2008 (aged 83). Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso was a Chilean catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso (January 26, 1925 – December 20, 2008) was a Chilean Bishop for the Catholic Church. Larraín Valdivieso was of Basque descent.

Biography In 1950, Larraín Valdivieso was ordained as a priest at the age of 25. On September 12, 1966 he was appointed as Bishop of Santiago de Chile, Chile. He was also appointed as Titular Bishop of Theudalis. He resigned as Bishop of Santiago de Chile in 1968. He resigned as Titular Bishop in 1975, he was succeeded by Guillermo Leaden, one of the oldest bishops in the Roman Catholic Church.

He died on December 20, 2008.

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Positions held
Titular bishop, Auxiliary bishop
Also known as
Gabriel Larrain Valdivieso

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso?

Chilean Roman Catholic bishop (1925–2008)

When was Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso born?

Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso was born on 26 January 1925 in Santiago.

When did Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso die?

Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso died on 20 December 2008.

What was Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso's occupation?

Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso?

Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso was Chilean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso

· Wikidata: Q1489366

· DBpedia: Gabriel Larraín Valdivieso

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