About Michael Browne
Lived 1887 – 1971 (aged 83). Michael Browne was an Irish catholic priest, catholic bishop, friar and catholic theologian.
Family His brother was Pádraig Monsignor de Brún, a notable priest, poet and scholar, and he was an uncle of Máire Mhac an tSaoi, scholar, poet, wife of Irish diplomat, writer and politician Conor Cruise O'Brien, and daughter of his sister, Margaret Browne and her husband, the Irish revolutionary and statesman Seán MacEntee.
The Big Sycamore The Big Sycamore (1958) is a fictionalised account of the early life of the future Cardinal Browne and his family, fictionalised as 'the Fitzgeralds' and novels such as In Monavalla (1963) and From a Presbytery Window (1971), as well as the afore-mentioned The Big Sycamore.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Michael Browne?
Catholic cardinal (1887–1971)
When was Michael Browne born?
Michael Browne was born on 6 May 1887 in Ireland.
When did Michael Browne die?
Michael Browne died on 31 March 1971 in Rome.
What was Michael Browne's occupation?
Michael Browne was a catholic priest, catholic bishop, friar and catholic theologian.
What nationality was Michael Browne?
Michael Browne was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Michael Browne (cardinal)
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