William Henry O'Connell

Religious Leader
BIRTHDAY
December 8,1859
Birthplace
Massachusetts
Age
Apr 22,1944,age 84
Birth Sign
Sagittarius
BIRTHDAY
December 8,1859 (age Apr 22,1944,age 84)
Birthplace
Massachusetts

About

American cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the Archbishop of Boston from 1907 to 1944.

Before Fame

He played the piano and organ in high school.

Trivia

He had the nickname "Number One" in Boston due to the amount political and social clout he had.

Family Life

His parents were both Irish immigrants.

Associated With

He presided over the marriage of Joseph P. Kennedy and Rose Fitzgerald in 1914.