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Jean-Marie Untaani Compaoré

1933 – 2024

Archbishop

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About Jean-Marie Untaani Compaoré

Lived 1933 – 2024 (aged 91). Jean-Marie Untaani Compaoré was a Burkinabé catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Jean-Marie Untaani Compaoré (29 July 1933 – 9 November 2024) was a Burkinabè Roman Catholic prelate, auxiliary bishop of Ouagadougou (1973–1979), bishop of Fada N'Gourma (1979–1995) and archbishop of Ouagadougou (1995–2009). Untaani Compaore died in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on 9 November 2024, at the age of 91.

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Important facts

Born

29 July 1933

Birth century

20th century

Died

9 November 2024, Ouagadougou

Occupation

Catholic priest, Catholic bishop

Nationality

Burkina Faso

Positions held

Diocesan bishop, Titular bishop, Catholic archbishop, Auxiliary bishop

Also known as

Jean-Marie Untaani Compaore

Contemporaries

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Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean-Marie Untaani Compaoré?

archbishop (1933–2024)

When was Jean-Marie Untaani Compaoré born?

Jean-Marie Untaani Compaoré was born on 29 July 1933.

When did Jean-Marie Untaani Compaoré die?

Jean-Marie Untaani Compaoré died on 9 November 2024 in Ouagadougou.

What was Jean-Marie Untaani Compaoré's occupation?

Jean-Marie Untaani Compaoré was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Jean-Marie Untaani Compaoré?

Jean-Marie Untaani Compaoré was Burkinabé.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Marie Untaani Compaoré

· Wikidata: Q1685056

· DBpedia: Jean-Marie Untaani Compaoré

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