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José Joaquín Flórez Hernández

1916 – 1996

Roman Catholic Archbishop of Ibagué

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About José Joaquín Flórez Hernández

Lived 1916 – 1996 (aged 79). José Joaquín Flórez Hernández was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

José Joaquín Flórez Hernández (12 November 1916 – 22 June 1996) was a Roman Catholic bishop in Colombia. He was Bishop of Duitama–Sogamoso from 1955 to 1964, then bishop from 1964 to 1974 and archbishop from 1974 to 1993 of Ibagué.

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Important facts

Born
12 November 1916
Birth century
20th century
Died
22 June 1996
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Positions held
Catholic archbishop, Diocesan bishop
Also known as
Jose Joaquin Florez Hernandez

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Roman Catholic Archbishop of Ibagué

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José Joaquín Flórez Hernández was born on 12 November 1916.

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José Joaquín Flórez Hernández died on 22 June 1996.

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José Joaquín Flórez Hernández was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José Joaquín Flórez Hernández

· Wikidata: Q6292593

· DBpedia: José Joaquín Flórez Hernández

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