Patrick Dillon
Catholic priest, second President of Notre Dame (1832–1868) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Irish priest, missionary and founder of The Southern Cross newspaper, see Patrick Joseph Dillon.
The Rev. Patrick Dillon, C.S.C. (January 1, 1832 – November 15, 1868) was an Irish-American Catholic priest, and second President of the University of Notre Dame from 1865 to 1866. He was the first Irish priest of the University.
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Patrick Dillon | |
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2nd President of the University of Notre Dame | |
In office 1865–1866 | |
Preceded by | Edward Sorin |
Succeeded by | William Corby |
Personal details | |
Born | (1832-01-01)January 1, 1832 County Galway, Ireland |
Died | November 15, 1868(1868-11-15) (aged 36) Notre Dame, Indiana |
Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Notre Dame, Indiana |
Alma mater | St. Mary’s College, Chicago |
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