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Philippe Breton

1936 – 2020

French priest

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About Philippe Breton

Lived 1936 – 2020 (aged 83). Philippe Breton was a French catholic priest, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.

Infobox Christian leader type = Bishop name = Philippe Louis Jean Breton title = Bishop of Aire and Dax church = Catholic Church diocese = Diocese of Aire and Dax term = 18 June 2002 – 24 January 2012 predecessor = Robert Pierre Sarrabère successor = ordination = 22 December 1966 ordained_by = Pierre Veuillot consecration = 29 December 2002 consecrated_by = Jean-Marie Lustiger He received his episcopal consecration on 29 September 2002 from Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger.

On 19 June 2011, Breton alongside Cardinal Angelo Amato proclaimed the beatification of Blessed Marguerite Rutan, a French nun who was martyred by guillotine in Dax during the Reign of Terror.

Pope Benedict XVI accepted his resignation on 24 January 2012.

Breton died in Paris on 29 April 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in France his funeral will be live-streamed on the Diocese of Aire et Dax website.

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Important facts

Born
11 November 1936, Rouen
Birth century
20th century
Died
29 April 2020, 14th arrondissement of Paris
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic deacon, Catholic bishop
Nationality
France
Education
Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix, Science Faculty of Paris, Paris Medical Faculty, Catholic University of Paris
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Aire et Dax
Employers
Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix, Saint-Jean de Passy
Also known as
Philippe Louis Jean Breton

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Philippe Breton?

French priest (1936–2020)

When was Philippe Breton born?

Philippe Breton was born on 11 November 1936 in Rouen.

When did Philippe Breton die?

Philippe Breton died on 29 April 2020 in 14th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Philippe Breton's occupation?

Philippe Breton was a catholic priest, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Philippe Breton?

Philippe Breton was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Philippe Breton

· Wikidata: Q1365259

· DBpedia: Philippe Breton

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