William Burgat
Irish Roman Catholic archbishop
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William Burgat (died 1675) was an Irish Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Archbishop of Cashel from 1669 to 1675.
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Cashel
In office8 March 1669 – 27 April 1675
PredecessorGerald Fitzgerald
William Burgat | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Cashel | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Cashel |
| In office | 8 March 1669 – 27 April 1675 |
| Predecessor | Gerald Fitzgerald |
| Successor | John Brenan |
| Previous post | Vicar Apostolic of Cashel (1657-1669) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | August 1669 by Hardouin de Péréfixe de Beaumont |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 27 April 1675 |
| Styles of William Burgat | |
|---|---|
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Grace |
| Religious style | Archbishop |
He was appointed the Vicar Apostolic of Emly on 17 April 1657[1] and Vicar Apostolic of Elphin on 24 November 1665.[2] A few years later, he was appointed the Archbishop of the Metropolitan see of Cashel on 31 January 1669.[3] His papal brief was issued on 8 March 1669[4][5] and consecrated in France circa August 1669.[3][6] As Archbishop of Cashel, he continued to administer the Episcopal see of Emly as Apostolic Administrator.[1]
He died in office on 27 April 1675.[3]
