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Henricus Bracq

1804 – 1888

Belgian theologian

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About Henricus Bracq

Lived 1804 – 1888 (aged 84). Henricus Bracq was a Belgian theologian, catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Henricus Franciscus Bracq (1804–1888) was the 22nd bishop of Ghent, Belgium.

Life Bracq was born in Ghent on 26 February 1804. He was ordained to the priesthood on 2 August 1827. From 1830 to 1864 he taught Sacred Scripture at the Major Seminary of Ghent, where he opposed the spread of the opinions of Lamennais. He was one of the founding editors of the Mémorial du Clergé (1833–1834) and of De Vlaming, and an active contributor to the Journal historique et littéraire published in Liège. From 1836 to 1864 he was also confessor to the refounded Visitation Sisters of Ghent. promoted Peter's Pence, and supported the Papal Zouaves. Bracq took an active role in the social and political crisis known as the First School War, in opposition to the encroachments of the state on Catholic education. He died in Ghent on 17 June 1888.

Writings Prolegomena in Sacram Scripturam (1833); several editions to 1865 Petite Histoire sainte à l’usage des écoles gardiennes (1851) Korte bemerkingen en raadgevingen over de gezondheid, ten gebruike der Katholieke scholen (undated)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Major Seminary of Ghent
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Gand, Bishop
Awards
Officer of the Order of Leopold II
Also known as
Henricus Franciscus Bracq

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Henricus Bracq's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Henricus Bracq?

Belgian theologian (1804–1888)

When was Henricus Bracq born?

Henricus Bracq was born on 16 February 1804 in Ghent.

When did Henricus Bracq die?

Henricus Bracq died on 17 June 1888 in Ghent.

What was Henricus Bracq's occupation?

Henricus Bracq was a theologian, catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Henricus Bracq?

Henricus Bracq was Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henricus Bracq

· Wikidata: Q2656137

· DBpedia: Henricus Franciscus Bracq

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