Joseph-Marie Birraux

Joseph-Marie Birraux, M. Afr. (27 November 1883 - 30 April 1947) was a Catholic bishop who was Vicar Apostolic of Tanganyika and later became Superior General of the White Fathers, or Society of Missionaries of Africa.

Joseph-Marie Birraux

M. Afr.
Superior General of the White Fathers
Installed22 April 1936
Term ended30 April 1947
PredecessorPaul Voillard
SuccessorLouis-Marie-Joseph Durrieu
Other post(s)
Orders
Ordination28 June 1908
Consecration23 June 1920
by Pierre-Lucien Campistron
Personal details
Born(1883-11-27)27 November 1883
Bernex, France
Died30 April 1947(1947-04-30) (aged 63)
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