John McGill

American Catholic bishop (1809–1872)
Person human Q6247772
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John McGill

Summary

John McGill is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on November 4, 1809[3]. He passed away in Richmond[4]. He died on January 14, 1872[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Philadelphia[2], John McGill…
  • John McGill died in Richmond[4].
  • John McGill was born on November 4, 1809[3].
  • John McGill died on January 14, 1872[5].
  • Burial took place at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart[9].
  • John McGill held citizenship in United States[10].
  • John McGill's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • John McGill's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • John McGill held the position of diocesan bishop[11].
  • John McGill was educated at St. Mary's Seminary and University[12].
  • John McGill's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].
  • John McGill is recorded as male[14].
  • John McGill's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • John McGill's Commons category is recorded as John McGill (bishop)[16].
  • John McGill's family name is recorded as McGill[17].
  • John McGill's given name is recorded as John[18].
  • John McGill's consecrator is recorded as Peter Richard Kenrick[19].
  • John McGill's consecrator is recorded as Richard Pius Miles[20].
  • John McGill's consecrator is recorded as Martin John Spalding[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Philadelphia[2], John McGill… he was born on November 4, 1809[3].

Education

John McGill was educated at St. Mary's Seminary and University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. John McGill held the position of diocesan bishop[11].

Personal Life

John McGill's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].

Death and Burial

John McGill died on January 14, 1872[5]. He died in Richmond[4]. Burial took place at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart[9].

Why It Matters

John McGill ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was John McGill born?

Born in Philadelphia[2], John McGill…

Where did John McGill die?

John McGill died in Richmond[4].

What did John McGill do for work?

John McGill worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did John McGill go to school?

John McGill was educated at St. Mary's Seminary and University[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Bargioni · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Richmond
    Position held diocesan bishop
    Given name John
    Country of citizenship United States
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