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Patriarch Christopher II of Alexandria

1876 – 1967

Patriarch of Alexandria

Eastern Orthodox priest

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About Patriarch Christopher II of Alexandria

Lived 1876 – 1967 (aged 91). Patriarch Christopher II of Alexandria was a Turkish eastern Orthodox priest.

Bust of Christopher II located between St. George's Convent and St. George's Church in Cairo.

Christopher II (Kharalambos Danielidis, modern Greek: Χαράλαμπος Δανιηλίδης; 17 January 1876, Madytos - 23 June 1967) served as the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria between 1939 and 1966.

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Important facts

Born

17 January 1876, Eceabat

Birth century

19th century

Died

23 July 1967

Occupation

Eastern Orthodox priest

Nationality

Ottoman Empire

Positions held

Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria

Also known as

Christopher II of Alexandria, Charalampos Danielides, Christopher II

People in Patriarch Christopher II of Alexandria's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

George Church

1889 – 1951

Sport shooter

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Patriarch Christopher II of Alexandria's

Charles Frederick Chandler

Heinrich Wilhelm Gottfried von Waldeyer-Hartz

1836 – 1921

Anatomist

Thomas Clifford Allbutt

Classical archaeologist

Camille Jordan

1838 – 1922

Mathematician

Frequently asked questions

Who was Patriarch Christopher II of Alexandria?

Patriarch of Alexandria (1876–1967)

When was Patriarch Christopher II of Alexandria born?

Patriarch Christopher II of Alexandria was born on 17 January 1876 in Eceabat.

When did Patriarch Christopher II of Alexandria die?

Patriarch Christopher II of Alexandria died on 23 July 1967.

What was Patriarch Christopher II of Alexandria's occupation?

Patriarch Christopher II of Alexandria was an eastern Orthodox priest.

What nationality was Patriarch Christopher II of Alexandria?

Patriarch Christopher II of Alexandria was Turkish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Patriarch Christopher II of Alexandria

· Wikidata: Q2563103

· DBpedia: Patriarch Christopher II of Alexandria

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