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IE IJA J/2148
Title
Fr Richard Stafford SJ
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- 2021 (Creation)
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Name of creator
(11 December 1619-19 August 1654)
Biographical history
Born: 11 December 1619, Wexford Town, County Wexford
Entered: 30 July 1648, St Andrea, Rome, Italy (ROM)
Ordained: Rome, Italy - pre Entry
Died: 19 August 1654, College of Orta San Giulio, Piedmont, Italy
Had studied Philosophy and Theology before Ent
1651 At College of Sezze ROM
◆ Fr Francis Finegan SJ :
Had already studied and was Ordained at Irish College Rome before Ent 30 July 1648 Rome
1650 After First Vows he was sent to teach Humanities at Sezze and then Orta where he died 19 August 1654
James Relly, historian of the Irish College, Rome, mentions Richard Stafford in his work and paid tribute to his virtuous life which proved so tragically short.
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