William Quarter
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William Quarter (January 21, 1806-April 10, 1848) was a U.S. Roman Catholic bishop, born in Killurine, County Offaly, Ireland. He was the first Catholic bishop of Chicago from March 13, 1844, until his death.
Preceded by none |
Bishop of Chicago 1844–1848 |
Succeeded by James Oliver Van de Velde |
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Categories: 1806 births | 1848 deaths | American religious leaders | American Roman Catholic bishops | American Roman Catholics | Irish-American religious figures | Irish-Americans | People from Chicago, Illinois | People from County Offaly | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago | Religious biography stubs