Peter Kenney
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Not to be confused with Peter Kenny.
Peter James Kenney (1779–1841) was an Irish Jesuit priest. He founded Clongowes Wood College and was also rector of the Jesuits in Ireland. A gifted administrator, Kenney made two trips to the United States, where he established Maryland as a vice-province and set up Missouri as a separate Jesuit mission.
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Peter James Kenney | |
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Born | Dublin |
Died | Rome |
Nationality | Irish |
Occupation(s) | Jesuit priest Educator |
Known for | Founding Clongowes Wood |
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