About Kassian Haid
Lived 1879 – 1949 (aged 69). Kassian Haid was an Austrian catholic priest.
Cassian Haid, born Josef, was the 75th General Abbot of the Common observance between 1920–1927.
He entered the Abbey of Mehrerau of the Common Observance in 1897 . In 1917, he became the territorial abbot of the Territorial Abbey of Wettingen-Mehrerau, a position he held until 1949. After his resignation, he was succeeded by dom Franciscus Janssens. In 1938, he fled from the Nazis into Switzerland. He died as abbot in his abbey in 1949 and was succeeded by Heinrich Suso Groner.
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Who was Kassian Haid?
Austrian priest (1879–1949)
When was Kassian Haid born?
Kassian Haid was born on 26 November 1879 in Oetz.
When did Kassian Haid die?
Kassian Haid died on 22 September 1949 in Territorial Abbey of Wettingen-Mehrerau.
What was Kassian Haid's occupation?
Kassian Haid was a catholic priest.
What nationality was Kassian Haid?
Kassian Haid was Austrian.
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