Augustus Marie Martin
Augustus Marie Martin (February 1, 1803 – September 29, 1875) was a French-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the first bishop of the Diocese of Natchitoches in Louisiana from 1853 until 1875.
His Excellency, The Most Reverend Augustus Marie Martin | |
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| Bishop of Natchitoches | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Diocese of Natchitoches |
| In office | November 30, 1853 – September 29, 1875 |
| Predecessor | none |
| Successor | Francis Xavier Leray |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | September 1825 |
| Consecration | November 30, 1853 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1803 Saint-Malo, Brittany, France |
| Died | September 29, 1875 (aged 72) Natchitoches, Louisiana, United States |
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