John Hawes
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For the Canadian swimmer and modern pentathlete, see John Hawes (pentathlete).
John Cyril Hawes (7 September 1876 – 26 June 1956) was an architect and priest. Hawes was known for designing and constructing church buildings in England, Western Australia and The Bahamas. He served as a priest in the Church of England before converting to Roman Catholicism and received ordination as a Catholic priest. He was later named a domestic Prelate by Pope Pius XI and given the title "monsignor". After retiring he lived as a hermit in The Bahamas, becoming known more commonly as Father Jerome.
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Title | Monsignor |
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Born | (1876-09-07)7 September 1876 Richmond, England |
Died | 26 June 1956(1956-06-26) (aged 79) Miami, Florida |
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Nationality | British |
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Period in office | 1903-1956 |
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