About Luigi Calza
Lived 1879 – 1944 (aged 65). Luigi Calza was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Luigi Calza also known as Luigi Calza (Calzi) was an Italian Roman Catholic prelate, member of the Xaverian Missionary Fathers, who served as Prefect and Vicar Apostolic in China from 1906 to 1944. He is considered the first Xaverian bishop appointed in China. Early life Calza was born in Parma, Italy on 26 July 1879.
Death Calza died in China on 27 October 1944.
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Who was Luigi Calza?
Roman Catholic bishop (1879-1944)
When was Luigi Calza born?
Luigi Calza was born on 26 July 1879 in Italy, Parma.
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Luigi Calza died on 27 October 1944 in China, Zhengzhou.
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Luigi Calza was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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