André-Théophile Mélizan

ANDRÉ-THÉOPHILE MÉLIZAN

Born : May 27, 1844
Deceased : June 27, 1905

Coadjutor Apostolic Vicar of Jaffna, 1879-1883 Titular Bishop of Adana
Apostolic Vicar of Jaffna, 1883-1886
Bishop of Jaffna, 1886-1893
Archbishop of Colombo, 1893-1905

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