Edward Sorin
French priest and founder of the University of Notre Dame, Indiana / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Frederick Sorin, C.S.C. (French: Édouard Sorin;[1] February 6, 1814 – October 31, 1893) was a French-born priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross and the founder of the University of Notre Dame in Indiana and of St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas.
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Edward Sorin | |
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Édouard Sorin | |
1st President of the University of Notre Dame | |
In office 1844–1865 | |
Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
Succeeded by | Patrick Dillon |
1st American Provincial Superior of the Congregation of Holy Cross | |
In office 1865–1868 | |
Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
Succeeded by | Alexis Granger |
3rd Superior General of the Congregation of Holy Cross | |
In office 1868–1893 | |
Preceded by | Pierre Dufal |
Succeeded by | Gilbert Français, C.S.C |
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Born | (1814-02-06)February 6, 1814 Ahuillé, France |
Died | October 31, 1893(1893-10-31) (aged 79) South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Notre Dame, Indiana |
Citizenship | French and American |
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Profession | Priest |
Known for | Founding the University of Notre Dame |
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