John Linegar
Irish Roman Catholic bishop
About John Linegar
Lived 1659 – 1733 (aged 73–74).
John Linegar (1671 in Dublin – 1757 in Dublin) was an Irish Roman Catholic bishop in the mid 18th century.
Linegar was born in Broadstone, Dublin and ordained priest in 1694. He trained for the priesthood in the Irish College at Lisbon, and he served as a curate in St. Michan's Catholic Church, Dublin. He was appointed Archbishop of Dublin in 1734. He died in post on 21 June 1757.
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Who was John Linegar?
Irish Roman Catholic bishop
When was John Linegar born?
John Linegar was born in 1659.
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John Linegar died in 1733.
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