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Bishop Léon Jean Marie De Smedt, C.I.C.M. †

Deceased

Bishop of Xiwanzi-Chongli [Siwantze], China


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
3 Dec 1881Born
189917.0ProfessedMember of Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
16 Jul 190523.6Ordained PriestPriest of Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
14 Dec 193150.0AppointedVicar Apostolic of Siwantze [Chongli-Xiwanzi], China
14 Dec 193150.0AppointedTitular Bishop of Adraa
17 Apr 193250.3Ordained BishopTitular Bishop of Adraa
11 Apr 194664.3AppointedBishop of Xiwanzi-Chongli [Siwantze], China
24 Nov 195169.9DiedBishop of Xiwanzi-Chongli [Siwantze], China

MicroData Summary for Léon Jean Marie De Smedt
(WikiData: Q15930692)
Bishop Léon Jean Marie De Smedt C.I.C.M. (born , died ) Bishop of Xiwanzi-Chongli [Siwantze]

EventPlace
Birth PlaceSint Nicolas, Diocese of Gent {Ghent, Gand}, Belgium
Ordained BishopSiwantze, Vicariate Apostolic of Siwantze [Chongli-Xiwanzi]
Death PlaceKalgan

  • a priest for 46.3 years
  • a bishop for 19.6 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

Source(s):
  • b: Annuario Pontificio, Year 1951
  • b/c2+: Les Ordinations Épiscopales, Year 1932, Number 19
  • b: Bishops-In-China.com, 29 Dec 2019

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