John McCloskey Cleric

John McCloskey (March 10, 1810 – October 10, 1885) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He was Archbishop of New York from 1864 until his death in 1885, having previously served as Bishop of Albany (1847–64). In 1875, he became the first American cardinal.

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John McCloskey
Birth dateMarch 10, 1810
Birth place
Brooklyn , New York
Date of deathOctober 10, 1885
Place of death
New York City , New York

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