Joseph Othmar von Rauscher

Joseph Othmar Ritter von Rauscher (6 October 1797 in Vienna 24 November 1875 in Vienna) was an Austrian Prince-Archbishop of Vienna and Cardinal.

His Eminence

Joseph Othmar von Rauscher
Cardinal, Archbishop of Vienna
ChurchRoman Catholic
ArchdioceseVienna
Installed15 August 1853
Term ended24 November 1875
PredecessorVinzenz Eduard Milde
SuccessorJohann Rudolf Kutschker
Other post(s)Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria della Vittoria
Orders
Ordination21 March 1823
Consecration15 April 1849
Created cardinal17 December 1855
by Pius IX
RankCardinal-Priest
Personal details
Born(1797-10-06)6 October 1797
Vienna, Austria
Died24 November 1875(1875-11-24) (aged 78)
Vienna, Austro-Hungarian Empire
BuriedSt. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna
NationalityAustrian
Previous post(s)Bishop of Seckau (1849–1853)
Coat of arms
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