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José Freire de Oliveira Neto

1928 – 2012

Brazil Roman Catholic bishop

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About José Freire de Oliveira Neto

Lived 1928 – 2012 (aged 83). José Freire de Oliveira Neto was a Brazilian catholic priest and catholic bishop.

José Freire de Olivera Neto (9 March 1928 – 10 January 2012) was a Brazilian Roman Catholic bishop of the Diocese of Mossoró, Brazil.

Ordained to the priesthood in 1956, Freire de Olivera Neto became bishop in 1973 retiring in 2004.

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Important facts

Born

9 March 1928

Birth century

20th century

Died

10 January 2012, Mossoró

Occupation

Catholic priest, Catholic bishop

Nationality

Brazil

Education

Pontifical Gregorian University

Positions held

Diocesan bishop, Titular bishop, Auxiliary bishop, Coadjutor bishop

Also known as

Jose Freire de Oliveira Neto

People in José Freire de Oliveira Neto's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Neto

b. 1989

Association football player

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped José Freire de Oliveira Neto's

Frequently asked questions

Who was José Freire de Oliveira Neto?

Brazil Roman Catholic bishop (1928–2012)

When was José Freire de Oliveira Neto born?

José Freire de Oliveira Neto was born on 9 March 1928.

When did José Freire de Oliveira Neto die?

José Freire de Oliveira Neto died on 10 January 2012 in Mossoró.

What was José Freire de Oliveira Neto's occupation?

José Freire de Oliveira Neto was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was José Freire de Oliveira Neto?

José Freire de Oliveira Neto was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José Freire de Oliveira Neto

· Wikidata: Q1709218

· DBpedia: José Freire de Oliveira Neto

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