Thomas Joseph Murphy

Catholic archbishop (1932–1997)
Person human Q3557098
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Thomas Joseph Murphy

Summary

Thomas Joseph Murphy is a human[1]. Born in Chicago[2], he… he was born on October 3, 1932[3]. He died in Seattle[4]. He died on June 26, 1997[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 (16 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Joseph Murphy was born in Chicago[2].
  • Thomas Joseph Murphy passed away in Seattle[4].
  • Thomas Joseph Murphy was born on October 3, 1932[3].
  • Thomas Joseph Murphy died on June 26, 1997[5].
  • Burial took place at St. James Cathedral[9].
  • Thomas Joseph Murphy held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Thomas Joseph Murphy's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Thomas Joseph Murphy's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Thomas Joseph Murphy held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Seattle[11].
  • Thomas Joseph Murphy held the position of diocesan bishop[12].
  • Thomas Joseph Murphy was educated at Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary[13].
  • Thomas Joseph Murphy's education included a stint at University of Saint Mary of the Lake[14].
  • Thomas Joseph Murphy's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].
  • Thomas Joseph Murphy is recorded as male[16].
  • Thomas Joseph Murphy's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Thomas Joseph Murphy's family name is recorded as Murphy[18].
  • Thomas Joseph Murphy's given name is recorded as Thomas[19].
  • Thomas Joseph Murphy's consecrator is recorded as Cornelius Michael Power[20].
  • Thomas Joseph Murphy's consecrator is recorded as Eldon Bernard Schuster[21].
  • Thomas Joseph Murphy's consecrator is recorded as Alfred Leo Abramowicz[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Joseph Murphy's place of birth was Chicago[2]. He was born on October 3, 1932[3].

Education

Educated at Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary[13], a Catholic seminary[23], in United States[24], founded in 1917[25] and University of Saint Mary of the Lake[14], a Catholic seminary[26], in United States[27], founded in 1844[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Seattle[11] and diocesan bishop[12], an ecclesiastical occupation[29].

Personal Life

Thomas Joseph Murphy's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].

Death and Burial

Thomas Joseph Murphy died on June 26, 1997[5]. He died in Seattle[4]. He is buried at St. James Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Thomas Joseph Murphy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Joseph Murphy born?

Born in Chicago[2], Thomas Joseph Murphy…

Where did Thomas Joseph Murphy die?

Thomas Joseph Murphy died in Seattle[4].

What did Thomas Joseph Murphy do for work?

Thomas Joseph Murphy worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did Thomas Joseph Murphy go to school?

Thomas Joseph Murphy was educated at Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary[13] and University of Saint Mary of the Lake[14].

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Hoefler50 · 2026-06-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
    Citizenship
    Family name Murphy
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