Nicholas French

Irish bishop
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Nicholas French

Summary

Nicholas French is a human[1]. Born in Wexford[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1604[3]. He died in Ghent[4]. He died on August 23, 1678[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], writer[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Nicholas French was born in Wexford[2].
  • Nicholas French died in Ghent[4].
  • Nicholas French was born on January 1, 1604[3].
  • Nicholas French died on August 23, 1678[5].
  • Nicholas French held citizenship in Ireland[10].
  • Nicholas French worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Nicholas French's professions included writer[7].
  • Nicholas French worked as a Catholic bishop[8].
  • Nicholas French held the position of diocesan bishop[11].
  • Nicholas French held the position of Auxiliary bishop of Paris[12].
  • Nicholas French held the position of auxiliary bishop[13].
  • Nicholas French held the position of auxiliary bishop[14].
  • Nicholas French's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].
  • Nicholas French is recorded as male[16].
  • Nicholas French's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Nicholas French's Commons category is recorded as Nicolas French[18].
  • Nicholas French's family name is recorded as French[19].
  • Nicholas French's given name is recorded as Nicholas[20].
  • Nicholas French's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • Nicholas French's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22].
  • Nicholas French's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
  • Nicholas French's described by source is recorded as The Catholic Encyclopedia[24].
  • Nicholas French dates from the 17th century generation[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Wexford[2], Nicholas French… he was born on January 1, 1604[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], writer[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include diocesan bishop[11], an ecclesiastical occupation[26]; Auxiliary bishop of Paris[12]; and auxiliary bishop[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[27].

Personal Life

Nicholas French's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].

Death and Burial

Nicholas French died on August 23, 1678[5]. He passed away in Ghent[4].

Why It Matters

Nicholas French has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Nicholas French born?

Nicholas French was born in Wexford[2].

Where did Nicholas French die?

Nicholas French passed away in Ghent[4].

What did Nicholas French do for work?

Nicholas French worked as Catholic priest[6], writer[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Ireland
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +1
    Sex or gender male
    Occupation Catholic priest, writer, Catholic bishop
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