Francis Burke (archbishop)
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The Most Reverend
Francis Burke, or de Burgo, or de Burgh (died 1723) was an Irish
Roman Catholic
clergyman who served as Archbishop of Tuam
from 1713 to 1723.
He was appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Tuam
on 22 August 1713. He had been recommended by John Burke, 9th Earl of Clanricarde
, a kinsman. Two months later, he succeeded as Archbishop of Tuam on 31 October 1713, and consecrated
on 4 April 1714. He died in office in August or September 1723.
Most Reverend
The Most Reverend is a style applied to certain religious figures.*In the Roman Catholic Church , all bishops are styled "The Most Reverend", as well as monsignors of the rank of protonotary apostolic de numero.*In the Roman Catholic Church , archbishops are styled "The...
Francis Burke, or de Burgo, or de Burgh (died 1723) was an Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
Roman Catholic
Roman Catholic Church
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clergyman who served as Archbishop of Tuam
Archbishop of Tuam
The Archbishop of Tuam is an archiepiscopal title which takes its name after the town of Tuam in County Galway, Ireland. The title was used by the Church of Ireland until 1839, and is still in use by the Roman Catholic Church.-History:...
from 1713 to 1723.
He was appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Tuam
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tuam
The Metropolitan Archdiocese of Tuam is a Roman Catholic archdiocese in western Ireland. According to tradition, the "Diocese of Tuam" was established in the sixth century by St. Jarlath...
on 22 August 1713. He had been recommended by John Burke, 9th Earl of Clanricarde
John Burke, 9th Earl of Clanricarde
John Burke, 9th Earl of Clanricarde was an Irish peer.Burke succeeded his brother Richard. He was created Baron Bophin in 1689 and commanded a foot regiment as its colonel during the Williamite War in Ireland. He was taken prisoner at the Battle of Aughrim in 1691 and outlawed...
, a kinsman. Two months later, he succeeded as Archbishop of Tuam on 31 October 1713, and consecrated
Consecration
Consecration is the solemn dedication to a special purpose or service, usually religious. The word "consecration" literally means "to associate with the sacred". Persons, places, or things can be consecrated, and the term is used in various ways by different groups...
on 4 April 1714. He died in office in August or September 1723.