Fulton J. Sheen

Religious Leader

Birthday May 8, 1895

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace El Paso, IL

DEATH DATE Dec 9, 1979 (84)

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About

American Archbishop who is considered one of the first televangelists.

Before Fame

In 1923 he received a doctorate in Philosophy at the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium.

Trivia

He twice won an Emmy Award for Most Outstanding Television Personality for hosting the show Life is Worth Living.

Family Life

He had three younger brothers.

Associated With

He was declared "Venerable" by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012.