Bernard MacMahon (bishop)
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Bernard MacMahon | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Armagh | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Armagh |
| In office | 1737 – 1747 |
| Predecessor | Hugh MacMahon |
| Successor | Ross Roe MacMahon |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Clogher (1727–1737) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1680 Enagh, Co. Monaghan |
| Died | 27 May 1747 Armagh |
Bernard MacMahon (1680–1747) was Bishop of Clogher 1727–1737 and Archbishop of Armagh 1737–1747.
Born in Enagh, County Monaghan, Ireland, he was ordained to the priesthood in 1705. He was appointed as Roman Catholic Bishop of Clogher in 1727 following the death of his predecessor, Hugh MacMahon on 7 August 1737. His predecessor served as Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese of Kilmore and Archbishop of Armagh.[1] Bernard MacMahon was himself appointed to the position of Archbishop of Armagh on 8 November 1737; he died in Armagh on 27 May 1747. MacMahon served in his position in Clogher for just about ten years.
See also
References
- ^ Archbishop Bernard MacMahon. Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 21 June 2009.
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