About John Ryan
Lived 1784 – 1864 (aged 79). John Ryan was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
John Ryan (3 November 1784 in Borris – 4 June 1864 in Limerick) was an Irish Catholic bishop.
Ryan was educated at St Patrick's College, Maynooth and ordained a priest in 1810. He was consecrated Bishop of Limerick on 17 March 1828 and died in post.
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Who was John Ryan?
Roman Catholic bishop (1784-1864)
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John Ryan was born on 1 November 1784.
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John Ryan died on 4 June 1864.
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John Ryan was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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