Jean-Baptiste Lamy

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1814 – 1888

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Who was Jean-Baptiste Lamy?

Jean-Baptiste Lamy, was a French Roman Catholic clergyman and the first Archbishop of Santa Fe, United States. American writer Willa Cather's novel Death Comes for the Archbishop is based on his life and career.

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Born
Oct 11, 1814
Lempdes
Also known as
  • John Baptist Lamy
Nationality
  • United States of America
  • France
Died
Feb 13, 1888
Santa Fe

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on July 23, 2013

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