John J. Cavanaugh
American Catholic priest, 14th president of Notre Dame / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Rev. John Joseph Cavanaugh, C.S.C. (January 23, 1899 – December 28, 1979), was an American Roman Catholic priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross, served from 1946 to 1952 as the 14th president of the University of Notre Dame, having previously served as its vice president since 1941.
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John J. Cavanaugh | |
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14th President of the University of Notre Dame | |
In office 1946–1952 | |
Preceded by | Hugh O'Donnell |
Succeeded by | Theodore Hesburgh |
Personal details | |
Born | John Joseph Cavanaugh (1899-01-23)January 23, 1899 Owosso, Michigan, United States |
Died | December 28, 1979(1979-12-28) (aged 80) South Bend, Indiana, United States |
Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Notre Dame, Indiana |
Alma mater | University of Notre Dame, Pontifical Gregorian University |
Profession | Priest |
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