Giuseppe Siri
Italian cardinal (1906–1989)
Died aged 82TaurusItaly
Biography
Giuseppe Siri (20 May 1906 – 2 May 1989) was an Italian cardinal of the Catholic Church who served as Archbishop of Genoa from 1946 to 1987, and was elevated to the rank of cardinal in 1953. A protégé of Pope Pius XII, he took part in the Second Vatican Council and was considered a papabile for 20 years, during the conclaves of 1958, 1963, August 1978 and October 1978.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- archbishop of Genoa
- cardinal
- auxiliary bishop
- titular bishop
Awards & honours (3)
- Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
Quick answers about Giuseppe Siri
- How old was Giuseppe Siri?
- Giuseppe Siri died on May 2, 1989 at the age of 82.
- When is Giuseppe Siri's birthday?
- Giuseppe Siri was born on May 20, 1906.
- Where was Giuseppe Siri born?
- Giuseppe Siri was born in Genoa.
- What is Giuseppe Siri's zodiac sign?
- Giuseppe Siri's zodiac sign is Taurus.
- What is Giuseppe Siri's nationality?
- Giuseppe Siri is a citizen of Italy, Kingdom of Italy.
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- Giuseppe Siri is known as Catholic priest, Catholic bishop.
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