Iosif Papp-Szilágyi de Illyésfalva ( ro, Iosif Pop Sliaghi de Illyésfalva; 13 April 1813–5 August 1873) was the

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of the Diocese of Oradea Mare of the

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from 1863 to 1872. He participated in the

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. He was born into the Szilágyi noble family.

Decorations and awards

* Knight of the Order of Franz Joseph

References

1813 births 1873 deaths People from Bihor County Romanian Greek-Catholic bishops Romanian Austro-Hungarians {{EasternCatholic-bishop-stub