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Leo Tigga

1916 – 1986

Indian Catholic bishop

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About Leo Tigga

Lived 1916 – 1986 (aged 69). Leo Tigga was an Indian catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Leo Tigga S.J. (31 January 1916, Ward No. 4, Kolkata – 29 January 1986) was an Indian clergyman and bishop for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raiganj. He became ordained in 1948. He was appointed bishop in 1978. He died in 1986.

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Important facts

Birth century
Positions held
Diocesan bishop

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Leo Tigga's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Leo Tigga?

Indian Catholic bishop

When was Leo Tigga born?

Leo Tigga was born on 31 January 1916 in Paikpara.

When did Leo Tigga die?

Leo Tigga died on 29 January 1986.

What was Leo Tigga's occupation?

Leo Tigga was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Leo Tigga?

Leo Tigga was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leo Tigga

· Wikidata: Q54864263

· DBpedia: Leo Tigga

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