Uilliam Ó Fearghail
| Most Reverend Uilliam Ó Fearghail | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Ardagh | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Diocese of Ardagh |
| Predecessor | Seaán Ó Fearghail[1] |
| Successor | Rory O’Malone[1] |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 11 August 1482 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1516 |
Uilliam Ó Fearghail (also William O’Ferral)(died 1516) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Ardagh (1480-1516).[1][2]
Biography
Uilliam Ó Fearghail was ordained a priest in the Order of Cistercians.[2] On 4 Aug 1480, Uilliam Ó Fearghail was appointed by Pope Sixtus IV as Bishop of Ardagh.[1][2] He was consecrated bishop on 11 August 1482.[1] He served as Bishop of Ardagh until his death in 1516.[1][2] While bishop, he served as principal co-consecrator of Michael Hildebrand, Archbishop of Riga (1484).[2]
References
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Seaán Ó Fearghail |
Bishop of Ardagh 1480-1516 |
Succeeded by Rory O’Malone |
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