Adolph Schmitt
Adolph Gregory Schmitt, C.M.M. (20 April 1905 – 5 December 1976) was German prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He was killed by a black nationalist guerrilla during the Rhodesian Bush War in 1976.
The Most Reverend Adolph Schmitt C.M.M. | |
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| Bishop emeritus of Bulawayo | |
| Province | Bulawayo |
| Diocese | Bulawayo |
| Appointed | 23 December 1950 (Vicar Apostolic) |
| Installed | 1 January 1955 (Bishop) |
| Term ended | 9 May 1974 |
| Predecessor | Ignatius Arnoz, CMM |
| Successor | Ernst Heinrich Karlen, CMM |
| Other post(s) | Titular Bishop of Nasai |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 19 March 1931 |
| Consecration | 2 April 1951 by Edward Mooney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Adolph Gregory Schmitt 20 April 1905 Rimpar, Kingdom of Bavaria |
| Died | 5 December 1976 (aged 71) Lupane District, Matabeleland North, Rhodesia |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Styles of Adolph Gregory Schmitt | |
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
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