Terence Cooke

Religious Leader

Birthday March 1, 1921

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace New York

DEATH DATE Oct 6, 1983 (62)

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About

American Cardinal who was the Archbishop of New York from 1968 to 1983.

Before Fame

He moved to the Bronx when he was 5 years old.

Trivia

He participated as a cardinal elector in both papal conclaves in 1978.

Family Life

His parents were both immigrants from County Galway, Ireland.

Associated With

He delivered the benediction at the inauguration of President Richard Nixon.