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John Carroll - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 08, 1735 |
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| Died | April 24, 1979 (age 244) |
| Birthplace | Upper Marlboro, Maryland, British America |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also John Carroll's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Known For | First Roman Catholic bishop and later archbishop in the United States; founder of Georgetown University. |
Intro
John Carroll was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who became the first bishop and later the first archbishop of Baltimore, making him an important figure in the establishment of the Catholic Church in the United States.
Early Life & Background
John Carroll was born on January 8, 1735, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, into a prominent Catholic family. He was educated at St. Omer's in France due to anti-Catholic laws in colonial Maryland, later joining the Jesuit order.
Career Highlights
- Appointed the first bishop of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States in 1789, becoming the Bishop of Baltimore.
- Elevated to Archbishop of Baltimore in 1808, the first such title in the U.S.
- Instrumental in the founding of Georgetown University in 1789, the first Catholic institution of higher learning in the U.S.
- Played a key role in organizing and leading the early Catholic Church in the new United States.
Trivia
- John Carroll was a cousin of Charles Carroll, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
- His leadership ensured religious freedom for Catholics during and after the American Revolution.
FAQs
People also ask
When was John Carroll born?
John Carroll was born the 8 January 1735.
Where is John Carroll from?
Upper Marlboro, Maryland, British America.
On His Birth-Day
About January 8th, 1735, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 8th, 1735 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: