Conor O'Devany

Deceased Person

1532 – 1612

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Who was Conor O'Devany?

Blessed Conor O'Devany was an Irish Roman Catholic bishop and martyr. Born in Drumkeen, County Donegal, he was educated at the Franciscan convent in Donegal Town. While in Rome, he was appointed Bishop of Down and Connor by Pope Gregory XIII on 27 April 1582, and consecrated by Cardinal Nicolas de Pellevé on 2 February 1583.

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Born
1532
Raphoe
Religion
  • Catholicism
Lived in
  • Dublin
Died
Feb 11, 1612
Dublin

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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