Uilliam Ó Fearghail

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Uilliam Ó Fearghail (William O’Ferral; died 1516) was a Roman Catholic prelate:[1] he served as Bishop of Ardagh (1480–1516).[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.[2] He was consecrated bishop on 11 August 1482.[2] He served as Bishop of Ardagh until his death in 1516.[2] While bishop, he served as principal co-consecrator of Michael Hildebrand, Archbishop of Riga (1484).[2]

References

  1. 1."Fasti Ecclesiae Hibernicae: The succession of the prelates Volume 3" Cotton, H. p182 Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1848-1878
  2. 2.[2.2][2.3][2.4][2.5][2.6]GCatholic.org: "Diocese of Ardagh" retrieved January 30, 2016