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William Abraham

1792 – 1837

Roman Catholic Bishop of Waterford and Lismore

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About William Abraham

Lived 1792 – 1837 (aged 44–45). William Abraham was a catholic priest, catholic bishop, priest and teacher.

William Abraham DD (1792–13 January 1837), was the Roman Catholic Bishop of Waterford and Lismore. He was born in Glendine, County Cork to Henry Abraham a blacksmith and Margaret Broderick, the family moved to Headborough, County Waterford where Abraham was brought up.

Early life and career William Abraham studied for the priesthood in St. Patrick's College, Maynooth and following ordination he taught in St. John's College, Waterford.

In 1830 he was appointed Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, and consecrated on 21 March 1831 in Waterford. Mount Melleray Abbey was established under his jurisdiction in 1833. As bishop he was unpopular with Irish Nationalists and other Catholic clergy and was seen as favouring British government policy on a number of issues. He even voted for the anti-Catholic emancipation candidate in the famous Stuarts Election. Bishop Abraham died on 13 January 1837. He was succeeded by Nicholas Foran as bishop, Foran having been the favourite to get the bishopric when Abraham was appointed. He is buried in the chapel of the Holy Trinity, Waterford.

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Important facts

Born
1792, Munster
Birth century
Nationality
Irish people
Education
Maynooth University, St Patrick's College, Maynooth
Positions held
Diocesan bishop

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Abraham's

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Abraham?

Roman Catholic Bishop of Waterford and Lismore

When was William Abraham born?

William Abraham was born in 1792 in Munster.

When did William Abraham die?

William Abraham died on 23 January 1837 in Waterford.

What was William Abraham's occupation?

William Abraham was a catholic priest, catholic bishop, priest and teacher.

What nationality was William Abraham?

William Abraham's recorded nationality: Irish people.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Abraham

· Wikidata: Q16154967

· DBpedia: William Abraham (bishop)

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