Tief
Tief is a surname of German origin, meaning "deep" or "low". Notable people with the surname include: *Francis Joseph Tief (1881-1965), American clergyman *Otto Tief Otto Tief ( – 5 March 1976) was an Estonian politician, military commander (during the Estonian War of Independence), and a lawyer. Tief was the acting prime minister of the last government of Estonia

Francis Joseph Tief
Francis Joseph Tief (March 7, 1881 – September 22, 1965) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Concordia in Kansas from 1921 to 1938. Biography Early life Francis Tief was born on March 7, 1881, in Port Chester, New York, to John and Catherine (née Glynn) Tief, both from Ireland. After studying at Niagara University in Lewiston, New York for one year, he attended St. Bonaventure College in Allegany, New York, obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1905. Tief was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Charles H. Colton on June 13, 1908. He briefly served as a curate at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in New York City before becoming the first resident pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Webb City, Missouri. In 1910, he became rector of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Kansas City, and was named vicar general of the Diocese of Kansas City in 1916. Bishop of Concordia On December 16, 1920, Tief was appointed ...
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Otto Tief
Otto Tief ( – 5 March 1976) was an Estonian politician, military commander (during the Estonian War of Independence), and a lawyer. Tief was the acting prime minister of the last government of EstoniaThe Otto Tief government and the fall of Tallinn
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