Edward Sorin
Edward Frederick Sorin, C.S.C. (French: Édouard Sorin; February 6, 1814 – October 31, 1893) was a French-born priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross and the founder of the University of Notre Dame in Indiana and of St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas.
The Very Reverend Edward Sorin | |
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Édouard Sorin | |
1st President of the University of Notre Dame | |
In office 1844–1865 | |
Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
Succeeded by | Patrick Dillon |
1st American Provincial Superior of the Congregation of Holy Cross | |
In office 1865–1868 | |
Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
Succeeded by | Alexis Granger |
3rd Superior General of the Congregation of Holy Cross | |
In office 1868–1893 | |
Preceded by | Pierre Dufal |
Succeeded by | Gilbert Français, C.S.C |
Personal details | |
Born | Ahuillé, France | February 6, 1814
Died | October 31, 1893 79) South Bend, Indiana, U.S. | (aged
Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Notre Dame, Indiana |
Citizenship | French and American |
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Profession | Priest |
Known for | Founding the University of Notre Dame |
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