Aleksander Kakowski
Polish politician, diplomat, Cardinal and Archbishop / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Aleksander Kakowski (Polish pronunciation: [alɛˈksandɛr kaˈkɔfskʲi]; 5 February 1862 – 30 December 1938) was a Polish politician, diplomat, a member of the Regency Council and, as Cardinal and Archbishop of Warsaw, the last titular Primate of the Kingdom of Poland before Poland fully regained its independence in 1918.[1]
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His Eminence Aleksander Kakowski | |
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Cardinal, Archbishop of Warsaw | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Archdiocese | Warsaw |
Appointed | 7 May 1913 |
In office | 1913-1938 |
Predecessor | Wincenty Teofil Popiel |
Successor | August Hlond |
Other post(s) | Cardinal-Priest of Sant’Agostino |
Orders | |
Ordination | 30 May 1886 |
Consecration | 22 June 1913 by Stanisław Kazimierz Zdzitowiecki |
Created cardinal | 15 December 1919 by Benedict XV |
Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
Personal details | |
Born | (1862-02-05)5 February 1862 |
Died | 30 December 1938(1938-12-30) (aged 76) |
Nationality | Polish |
Motto | Operare sperare |
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