Louis O'Donovan

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Louis O'Donovan
Born(1872-07-24)July 24, 1872
Baltimore, Maryland
DiedOctober 9, 1949(1949-10-09) (aged 77)
Baltimore, Maryland
Burial placeNew Cathedral Cemetery
EducationClergyman

Rev. Msgr. Louis O'Donovan, S.T.L. (July 24, 1872 – October 9, 1949) was an American religious historian and parish priest of St. Martin's Church, Baltimore.

Biography[edit]

Louis O'Donovan was born in Baltimore on July 24, 1872.[1]

He contributed to the 1913 Catholic Encyclopaedia and translated Henry VIII of England's pro-papal 1521 book, Assertio septem sacramentorum, from Latin into English.[2]

He was educated at Loyola High School, Loyola College, and studied for the priesthood at St. Charles College, St. Mary's Seminary, and the Catholic University.[1][3]

He died at Bon Secours Hospital in Baltimore on October 9, 1949.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b The Catholic Encyclopedia and its Makers. The Encyclopedia Press. 1917. p. 127. Retrieved September 24, 2021 – via archive.org.
  2. ^ "Assertio Septem Sacramentorum; : King of England 1491 Henry VIII : 9781246438925".
  3. ^ a b "Parish Priest, Once Aide of Cardinal, Dies". The Baltimore Sun. October 10, 1949. pp. 24, 16. Retrieved September 24, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.