Henry Richter (bishop)

Henry Joseph Richter (April 9, 1838 – December 26, 1916) was a German-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the first bishop of the new Diocese of Grand Rapids in Michigan from 1883 until his death in 1916.

This article is about the Roman Catholic bishop. For the zoological illustrator, see Henry Constantine Richter.
The Most Reverend

Henry Joseph Richter
Bishop of Grand Rapids
ChurchRoman Catholic
SeeDiocese of Grand Rapids
In officeApril 22, 1883
December 26, 1916
SuccessorMichael Gallagher
Orders
OrdinationJune 10, 1865
by Costantino Patrizi Naro
ConsecrationApril 22, 1883
by William Henry Elder
Personal details
Born(1838-04-09)April 9, 1838}
Neuenkirchen, Grand Duchy of Oldenburg
DiedDecember 26, 1916(1916-12-26) (aged 78)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
NationalityGerman
EducationSt. Joseph's College
Pontifical North American College
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