Church Roman Catholic Nationality French Appointed 1867 Term ended 1875 | See Oran Denomination Roman Catholic Ordination 1838 | |
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Successor Louis-Joseph-Marie-Ange Vigne Born 22 November 1814
Beaujeu, Rhône, France ( 1814-11-22 ) Died 1 November 1875, Beaujeu, France | ||
Jean-Baptiste-Irénée Callot (1814-1875) was a French Roman Catholic priest. He served as the first Bishop of Oran in Oran, French Algeria from 1867 to 1875.
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Early life
Jean-Baptiste-Irénée Callot was born on November 23, 1814 in Beaujeu, Rhône, France.
Vocation
Callot was a Professor of Theology at the University of Lyon.
Callot was appointed as the vicar of the Saint Irenaeus Church in Lyon in 1856. He served as the first Bishop of Oran in Oran, French Algeria from 1867 to 1875.
Death
Callot died on November 1, 1875 in Beaujeu, France.
References
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