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Pierre-Noël-Joseph Foucart

1830 – 1889

French missionary

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Lived 1830 – 1889 (aged 58). Pierre-Noël-Joseph Foucart was a French catholic priest, missionary and catholic bishop.

Pierre-Noël-Joseph Foucard, M.E.P. or Pierre-Noël-Joseph Foucart (1830–1889) (Chinese: 富于道) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Prefect Apostolic of Kuamsi (1878–1889) and Titular Bishop of Zela (1878–1889).

Biography Pierre-Noël-Joseph Foucard was born in Olivet, France on 24 December 1830 and ordained a priest in the La Société des Missions Etrangères. On 13 August 1878, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Leo XIII as Prefect Apostolic of Kuamsi and Titular Bishop of Zela. On 23 March 1879, he was consecrated bishop by François-Eugène Lions, Titular Bishop of Basilinopolis. He served as Prefect Apostolic of Kuamsi until his death on 31 March 1889.

While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of Augustin Chausse, Coadjutor Prefect of Kouangtong and Titular Bishop of Capsus (1881).

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Titular bishop, Apostolic prefect

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pierre-Noël-Joseph Foucart?

French missionary (1830–1889)

When was Pierre-Noël-Joseph Foucart born?

Pierre-Noël-Joseph Foucart was born on 24 December 1830 in Olivet.

When did Pierre-Noël-Joseph Foucart die?

Pierre-Noël-Joseph Foucart died on 31 March 1889 in People's Republic of China.

What was Pierre-Noël-Joseph Foucart's occupation?

Pierre-Noël-Joseph Foucart was a catholic priest, missionary and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Pierre-Noël-Joseph Foucart?

Pierre-Noël-Joseph Foucart was French.

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· Wikipedia: Pierre-Noël-Joseph Foucart

· Wikidata: Q3383412

· DBpedia: Pierre-Noël-Joseph Foucard

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