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Louis O'Donovan

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Louis O'Donovan
Born(1872-07-24)July 24, 1872
DiedOctober 9, 1949(1949-10-09) (aged 77)
Baltimore, Maryland
Burial placeNew Cathedral Cemetery
EducationLoyola High School, Loyola College, St. Charles College, St. Mary's Seminary, Catholic University
Occupation(s)Clergyman, historian

Rev. Msgr. Louis O'Donovan, S.T.L. (July 24, 1872 – October 9, 1949) was an American religious historian and parish priest of St. Martin's Church, Baltimore.

Biography

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Louis O'Donovan was born in Baltimore on July 24, 1872.[1]

He contributed to the 1913 Catholic Encyclopaedia and translated Henry VIII of England's pro-papal 1521 book, Assertio septem sacramentorum, from Latin into English.[2]

He was educated at Loyola High School, Loyola College, and studied for the priesthood at St. Charles College, St. Mary's Seminary, and the Catholic University.[1][3]

He died at Bon Secours Hospital in Baltimore on October 9, 1949.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b The Catholic Encyclopedia and its Makers. The Encyclopedia Press. 1917. p. 127. Retrieved September 24, 2021 – via archive.org.
  2. ^ "Assertio Septem Sacramentorum; : King of England 1491 Henry VIII : 9781246438925".
  3. ^ a b "Parish Priest, Once Aide of Cardinal, Dies". The Baltimore Sun. October 10, 1949. pp. 24, 16. Retrieved September 24, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.