Aleksander Kakowski

Aleksander Kakowski (Polish pronunciation: [alɛˈksandɛr kaˈkɔfskʲi]; 5 February 1862 30 December 1938) was a Polish politician, diplomat, a member of the Regency Council and, as Cardinal and Archbishop of Warsaw, the last titular Primate of the Kingdom of Poland before Poland fully regained its independence in 1918.

His Eminence

Aleksander Kakowski
Cardinal, Archbishop of Warsaw
ChurchRoman Catholic
ArchdioceseWarsaw
Appointed7 May 1913
In office1913-1938
PredecessorWincenty Teofil Popiel
SuccessorAugust Hlond
Other post(s)Cardinal-Priest of Sant’Agostino
Orders
Ordination30 May 1886
Consecration22 June 1913
by Stanisław Kazimierz Zdzitowiecki
Created cardinal15 December 1919
by Benedict XV
RankCardinal-Priest
Personal details
Born(1862-02-05)5 February 1862
Died30 December 1938(1938-12-30) (aged 76)
NationalityPolish
MottoOperare sperare
Coat of arms
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