Edward Egan

Religious Leader

Birthday April 2, 1932

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Oak Park, IL

DEATH DATE Mar 5, 2015 (82)

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About

American Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who was the Archbishop of New York from 2000 to 2009.

Before Fame

He attended Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary, where he was student body president and editor of the student newspaper and yearbook.

Trivia

He was staunchly against Rudy Giuliani receiving the Eucharist when he was mayor due to his pro-choice views.

Family Life

His father was a sales manager in Illinois.

Associated With

He was one of the cardinal electors who participated in the 2005 papal conclave that selected Pope Benedict XVI.