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William Corby
American Catholic priest and army chaplain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Rev. William Corby, CSC (October 2, 1833 – December 28, 1897) was an American priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross, and a Union Army chaplain in the American Civil War attached to the Irish Brigade. He served twice as president of the University of Notre Dame.
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William Corby | |
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3rd President of the University of Notre Dame | |
In office 1866–1872 | |
Preceded by | Patrick Dillon |
Succeeded by | Auguste Lemonnier |
In office 1877–1881 | |
Preceded by | Patrick Colovin |
Succeeded by | Thomas E. Walsh |
Personal details | |
Born | (1833-10-02)October 2, 1833 Detroit, Michigan |
Died | December 28, 1897(1897-12-28) (aged 64) South Bend, Indiana |
Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Notre Dame, Indiana |
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