Manuel Franklin da Costa
Late Archbishop of Huambo, Angola and Lubango, Angola
About Manuel Franklin da Costa
Lived 1921 – 2003 (aged 81). Manuel Franklin da Costa was an Angolan catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Archbishop Manuel Franklin da Costa (31 August 1921 – 17 July 2003) was a Roman Catholic Archbishop of Huambo then Lubango, Angola.
Ordained priest in 1948, da Costa was appointed Bishop of Henrique de Carvalho (now the Diocese of Saurimo) in 1975, just months before Angola achieved recognized independence. In February 1977, da Costa became the Archbishop of Huambo and in 1986, Archbishop of Lubango, where he would stay until his retirement in 1997.
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Who was Manuel Franklin da Costa?
Late Archbishop of Huambo, Angola and Lubango, Angola
When was Manuel Franklin da Costa born?
Manuel Franklin da Costa was born on 31 August 1921 in Cabinda.
When did Manuel Franklin da Costa die?
Manuel Franklin da Costa died on 17 July 2003 in Luanda.
What was Manuel Franklin da Costa's occupation?
Manuel Franklin da Costa was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Manuel Franklin da Costa?
Manuel Franklin da Costa was Angolan.
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